Benitez gives his backing to both goalkeepers

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has given a ringing endorsement of the qualities of his under-fire goalkeepers Jerzy Dudek and Chris Kirkland.

Dudek appeared to be at fault for Portsmouth's late equaliser in midweek after returning to the league side for the first time since September.

The Poland shot-stopper was given his chance after Kirkland suffered a back problem. He went down with the injury following a shaky performance in the derby defeat by Everton.