Sunderland manager Gus Poyet confirmed that Fletcher is fit to face Fulham on Saturday. "[Steven] is perfect, he trained [Thursday] with no problems at all."

Fletcher picked up a knock during Tuesday's Capital One Cup win over Manchester United, but has recovered quickly enough to be ready for Fulham. The 26-year old striker has three league goals this season, including one against Cardiff City back on December 28.

Fletcher has recovered from a virus and returned to training, according to the Hartlepool Mail.

Now that he's back in training, Fletcher is expected to be available for Saturday's Premier League match against Norwich City. He has two goals in 12 appearances this season, although he's alternated between starting and coming off the bench in each of the last four matches.

Fletcher suffered a dislocated shoulder during Saturday's match against West Brom and could miss a number of months, the Shields Gazette reports.

Fletcher's Premier League debut was set back a number of weeks with an ankle injury and now the new concern will keep him out even longer. He scored in his season-debut back on September 1 against Crystal Palace and played twice more after that, although with little results. Jozy Altidore will likely step back into his place, after doing so when he was initially down with the ankle problem.

Fletcher came on for Dong-Won Ji in the 45th minute and scored in the 64th during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace.

Fletcher made his first appearance for Sunderland in five months after dealing with a serious ankle injury. He will likely battle with Jozy Altidore for playing time moving forward, although Altidore missed Saturday's match with a hamstring injury.

Fletcher (ankle) was available off the bench for Tuesday's Capital One Cup match against Milton Keynes Dons.

Fletcher stepped up at one point to begin jogging, bringing a big cheer from the home crowd. However, he did not get into the game, watching Jozy Altidore score in the 78th minute to put Sunderland on the board. Based on his availability Tuesday, it seems likely he could play in Saturday's Premier League match against Crystal Palace.

Fletcher (ankle) could return to training Friday and potentially be available for Tuesday's Capital One Cup match against MK Dons, the Daily Mail reports.

Fletcher has missed the last six months after undergoing ankle surgery but he's finally getting close to a return. Newly-acquired Jozy Altidore has taken his spot in the Starting XI, although he could be given a chance to win it back sooner rather than later. He is still expected to miss Saturday's Premier League match against Southampton, but his return looks close.

Fletcher has made significant progress in his recovery from an ankle injury he sustained in late March, although he is still a few weeks away from returning, Goal.com reports.

Fletcher has already been ruled out for Saturday's Premier League opener against Fulham and manager Paolo Di Canio wouldn't put an exact number of weeks he thinks Fletcher will remain out. However, it's good to hear the striker is working his way back faster than exepcted. Jozy Altidore will likely start in his place until he fully recovers.