Liverpool fullback Jon Flanagan has declared himself fully fit.

The popular full-back has been unable to make a single appearance for Liverpool in this campaign after suffering a knee problem in pre-season.

"I'm very close - I've been doing light bits of training with the squad," Flanagan told liverpoolfc.com.

"As of Friday, I'm back in full training with the squad, so it's good. I'm delighted. I'm 100 per cent now and it is exciting times. I'm back in training with the lads and feeling great.

"I can't rush it. I've got to bide my time; I'm obviously not match fit so I've just got to keep going and it will all come together nicely I think."