Emerton back in action

Brett Emerton has returned to full training two weeks ahead of Australia's opening World Cup match against Germany.

A calf injury has limited Emerton's participation in the pre-tournament camps in Melbourne and Johannesburg, but the Blackburn midfielder was back in action on Sunday.

The 31-year-old may not be risked in tomorrow's friendly against Denmark, while former Liverpool player Harry Kewell is also likely to sit out the game.

Kewell is continuing his rehabilitation from a groin injury and coach Pim Verbeek has said all along that Kewell will be focused on getting fit for the Germany game.

Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has recovered from the thumb sprain which kept him out of last week's friendly against New Zealand at the MCG.