Steven Gerrard ready to step up rehabilitation

Steven Gerrard is ready to take a significant step towards a return to Liverpool's first team when he steps up his rehabilitation programme later this week.The midfielder was treated in hospital for a groin infection earlier this month but he should be available to play again in mid-September. All smiles: Steven Gerrard chats to Liverpool owner John W Henry Record signing Carroll vows to repay Liverpool boss Dalglish's faithGraham Poll: The luck that deserted Liverpool was being used up by Stoke Graham Poll verdict: Referee should have sent Richardson off Out-of-favour midfielder Poulsen hoping to finalise Liverpool exit

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