US forward Dempsey expects to be back by mid-March (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Clint Dempsey says he will be back in action for Fulham by mid-March. The American attacker has been sidelined since injuring his right knee in a 2-0 Premier League loss to Blackburn on Jan. 17. Dempsey said Thursday he is running freely in training and building up the strength of the knee before resuming contact training.