"It is improving all the time, it is fine and I will be able to train fully tomorrow," said the Liverpool skipper. "I am really excited. I have said on numerous occasions how frustrating it was to miss out on 2002 and I am really excited.
"I am fine. I have had a bit of a back problem, but it is improving all the time and I feel fit and raring to go and can't wait for Saturday to come round.
"The preparations have gone well, I am buzzing, the squad's buzzing and we can't wait to get started.
"The boys are focused, the games are close now, the preparations have gone well and the training is physical and quick and we are going to be ready for Paraguay come Saturday." 