James Milner hopes to be fit for Liverpool-Man City clash

Liverpool midfielder James Milner is hoping to shake off his hamstring injury in time to face his former employers Manchester City next weekend.

The 29-year-old was forced off in the Europa League win over Rubin Kazan last week and missed the Reds’ clash with Crystal Palace three days later before withdrawing from the England squad for the forthcoming friendlies with Spain and France.