Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie is on track to play for Stoke again this season after recovering from a serious knee injury. The 33-year-old has been sidelined with cruciate knee ligament damage since the end of August.

"I'm joining the team (in training) again and it's a big step in my rehab," Odemwingie told Sky Sports News HQ.

"It's just a bit over six months and I'm really pleased because it's a bit earlier than some players. I hope to be mentally right but it looks OK.

"I'm not scared and hopefully I can get one or two games before the end of the season."