Raheem Sterling is hopeful that he will be fit enough to feature in Liverpool's do-or-die clash at Arsenal next weekend after undergoing an injection on a toe injury.
The 20-year-old has been carrying the knock for a few weeks, but it did not stop him scoring his first ever goal for England as he netted the third of a 4-0 rout against Lithuania in a Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley on Friday night.
But with the Three Lions now travelling to Turin to take on Italy in an international friendly, Sterling has been given permission to return to Melwood to undergo treatment and recuperate in time for the trip to the Emirates, a must-win clash for Liverpool's chances of a top-four finish to continue.
"It had been pre-agreed with the FA and obviously my club to get an injection after the game," Sterling said.
"I will receive some treatment back at the club and go from there."
"Hopefully, yeah," he responded, when asked whether he would be available for the journey down south to face Arsenal.
"I will get this injection now and see how it goes in the next few days. Hopefully I will be okay for the Arsenal game."
Sterling's first ever goal in his 14th appearance for England went under the radar as Harry Kane's debut goal stole the headlines, but Sterling insists it is a moment he will forever cherish.
"Yeah, definitely (it had preyed on his mind) but obviously that’s part of the game," Sterling said.
"You’ve got to keep on and when a chance comes along, you’ve got to take it. Hopefully now I can continue to progress with England.
"Obviously it is good to get a win for England and good to get my first goal. It is a massive win for the team.
"It’s been a long time coming to get my first goal, but I’m really happy and hopefully I can continue this with England," he continued.
"I watched this stadium get built," said Sterling - who grew up in the shadow of Wembley. "So it was obviously pleasing to score at Wembley. It will live with me for a long time."