Martin O’Neill believes Ashley Young and Stewart Downing are capable of “playing very well indeed” on the right side of England’s midfield.

Midfielder Yossi Benayoun will face a late fitness test ahead of tonight’s clash with Portsmouth after picking up an ankle injury.

Liverpool are poised to seal a £100million investment package which could be vital to keeping Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres at Anfield.

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The despised reign of Tom Hicks and George Gillett could soon be over in a move that would keep Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres from clutches of Spain’s top teams.

Daniel Agger admits Liverpool cannot afford any more slip-ups in their efforts to secure a top-four finish.

Tom Hicks and George Gillett have been offered a way of relieving the financial pressure at Liverpool after global investment firm the Rhone Group made a 100million-plus offer for a 40% stake in the club.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun will face a late fitness test ahead of the Barclays Premier League visit of Portsmouth on Monday.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has withdrawn his ‘guarantee’ of a top-four finish this season as he fights to keep his job – and hang on to star striker Fernando Torres.