PUBLICLY at least, Rafa Benitez insists he is confident he will given time to rejuvenate Liverpool’s fortunes and lead the club into Champions League qualification once again this season.

ROY KEANE picked Manchester United rookie Jonny Evans for a starring role with Sunderland — after bumping into him at the pictures.

Sunderland midfielder Gavin McCann has signed a new contract which will keep him at the Stadium of Light until 2006.