Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he prefers Marcus Rashford being with England’s U21s at the moment rather than warming the bench for the seniors.

England 0 Slovakia 0: England manager Roy Hodgson took a major gamble by making six changes for a final group game against Slovakia and was made to sweat as his team dominated without reward in a goalless draw that sends them through to the last 16 — but only in second place and with questions to answer.

Republic of Ireland 2 Slovakia 2: If Friday against Switzerland was a night when the defence showed way, here was a game where all Ireland’s better play came at the other end of the pitch, with the novel strike partnership of Shane Long and James McClean both getting on the score sheet — albeit from the penalty spot — while Wes Hoolahan once again showed how vital he is to the team’s attempts to play a more creative brand of football.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes their next three matches could have a significant bearing on whether they stand a chance of finishing in the top four.

REPUBLIC of Ireland international winger James McClean has labelled Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp "an idiot" for his actions during West Brom's 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insisted he never considered his team potential Barclays Premier League champions this season after seeing them fall short at Newcastle.

One by one the big boys of the Premier League have lined up to prove their title credentials and one by one they have fallen; so should anyone be surprised that Liverpool, suddenly vaulted into the spotlight by a flurry of impressive results under a new manager, should do exactly the same at St James’ Park?

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp continues to play a patient game with Daniel Sturridge and insists the striker must prove he is more “robust” before he is fully thrown back into first-team action.

Chelsea 1 Liverpool 3<br>Jose Mourinho is facing a losing battle to save his job, after the latest Premier League loss to Liverpool.

Liverpool striker Christian Benteke is one of a number of big names rested by Brendan Rodgers for tonight’s Europa League opener in Bordeaux.

Liverpool 0 West Ham 3: Buried amid the cacophany of West Ham’s first victory at Anfield in over half a century was the simple fact that several months of hard work and apparent improvement by Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers apparently dissipated in 90 traumatic minutes.

Liverpool 1 Bournemouth 0: Christian Benteke has a long way to go before he seals his place in the pantheon of Liverpool’s legendary strikers but winning the affection of the Kop may come a little easier.

Raheem Sterling resumed training at Liverpool yesterday, but that did little to quell the considerable speculation over his future.

Liverpool remain unmoved by the latest developments in the Raheem Sterling saga, meaning Manchester City will have to significantly increase their improved bid if they want the England international.

Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling’s latest apparent laughing gas incident is unlikely to have any effect on his club’s stance in relation to the player’s ongoing transfer saga.

Liverpool are weighing up a bid for Charlton teenager Joe Gomez as a replacement for the soon-to-be-offloaded Sebastian Coates.

Departing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard’s final appearance at Anfield ended in disappointment as his side could not give him the send-off the occasion demanded.

After a week in which the general election was the only topic of conversation in England, the red flag is still flying at half-mast for Liverpool despite a hard-earned point against the blues of Chelsea who have already won the Premier League by a huge majority.

Liverpool 2 QPR 1: With just one more Anfield performance to go in a career that marks him down as one of Liverpool’s greats, Steven Gerrard gave another reminder of just how badly he will be missed.

Newcastle boss John Carver suspected defender Mike Williamson of deliberately getting himself sent off as the Magpies’ 3-0 loss at Leicester left them in the thick of a Barclays Premier League relegation battle.

Brendan Rodgers remained tight-lipped over Liverpool’s interest in Memphis Depay but admitted the Reds were set for a summer overhaul.

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists there is no-one better to lead the club despite a disappointing end to the season prompting questions about his future.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers called for a sense of perspective after a week when young players Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe were splashed all over the front pages for off-field activities.

Striker Daniel Sturridge believes a Champions League place is not beyond Liverpool but however the season finishes, the striker is convinced his side can challenge for the title next season.

“Every game is important now. If we advance in the cup we will have nine games and every one will be a cup final."

Arsenal 4 Liverpool 1: Brendan Rodgers always talks a good game, but now his Liverpool players have to give voice to his optimism if they are going to save their season after this humbling defeat.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers accepts his side cannot afford not to turn up in another big game if their top-four ambitions are to survive.

The FA has charged Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel with violent conduct following his clash with Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea during Sunday’s Premier League match.

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