Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is confident third-choice goalkeeper Brad Jones has the character to come through his biggest test since arriving at Anfield.

Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones hopes to put a difficult time behind him after fortune thrust him into Kenny Dalglish’s plans following 16 months in the wilderness.

The 2004 eircom League Cup kicks off on bank holiday Monday with holders St Patrick's Athletic beginning the defence of their title at home in a Dublin derby clash with Premier Division new boys Dublin City (3pm).