Wilkinson said:"David's fit and available and he has trained this week. He was unfortunate to get the injury because he was doing OK.
"Obviously he's been out for about 10 days but you could throw him in at Liverpool, he's fit enough.
"In theory you'd think we'd be under pressure in that game so his pace might be something to scare them enormously."
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