Skrtel on course for World Cup

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel could be back on course for the World Cup.

The Slovakia international is due to return to full training at Melwood after suffering a fractured metatarsal, the club stated on their website.

Skrtel has not played since Liverpool’s 3-1 victory against Unirea in February - but may now being fit for South Africa.

Slovakia, who have reached the finals for the first time, open their campaign against New Zealand on June 15.