England midfielder Steven Gerrard is fit for Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia at Wembley.
The Liverpool captain says he has had no reaction to his broken toe.
Gerrard was substituted with 20 minutes to go in Saturday's 3-0 win over Israel at Wembley.
But it was cramp and not a problem with the toe that forced him off.
"The toe is fine. There is no reaction," Gerrard said.
"I'm fit for Wednesday no problem. I am really pleased with how the toe is feeling at the moment."
Reds boss Rafael Benitez has been in close contact with Gerrard to assess his fitness. Gerrard said: "I've been in dialogue with Rafa (Benitez). He has been asking how the toe is, but he also congratulated us on the win and the performance against Israel.
"He knows how much I want to play on Wednesday."
England's main injury worry remains midfielder Owen Hargreaves and team manager Steve McClaren is hoping he is able to resume training on Monday afternoon.
The Manchester United star was not even named among the substitutes to face Israel.
Liverpool striker Peter Crouch will be in line to face Russia after serving a one-match suspension.
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