Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is ready for a return to action against Real Madrid in the Champions League next week.

The England midfielder has boosted Liverpool's hopes after he returned to light training. Gerrard remains on target to make his comeback from a hamstring tear to face Spanish giants Real Madrid in the Champions League.

The Liverpool captain has been out for almost two weeks since suffering the injury in the FA Cup defeat at Everton, but is optimistic of meeting his scheduled recovery date at the Bernaeu next Wednesday.