CROATIA all but guaranteed themselves a place at Euro 2012 after hammering hosts Turkey in the first leg of their play-off at the Ataturk Stadium last night.

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson insists he wants to build his team around people like Dirk Kuyt and has no intention of selling him.

Midfielder Joe Cole will make his return to Liverpool’s starting line up this evening as manager Roy Hodgson makes five changes for their Europa League play-off second leg tie at the Huseyin Avni Aker Stadium.

RYAN BABEL handed Liverpool a slender advantage in their Europa League play-off last night but Joe Cole’s miserable week continued.

Rivaldo has been chosen to play against Liverpool in their Champions League clash at the Nou Camp tonight.