Wales midfielder Joe Allen is set to return to action as he closes in on a competitive return for Stoke City following nine months out.
Stoke manager Michael O'Neill confirmed Allen has now returned to training and is hoping for him to take the next step to recovery.
"The sooner we do we could possibly accelerate his introduction back into the squad," O'Neill said.
"What we're having difficulty with - because of the schedule - is dropping him into a game to play, so we're looking to address that this week and possibly again next week.