Houllier sticks with Heskey for United clash

EMILE Heskey who was ousted from the England side by Wayne Rooney on Wednesday has been given a major vote of confidence by Gerard Houllier.

Liverpool's striker Heskey suffered as the clamour for Everton youngster Rooney to be given his England shirt grew.

But the player has received the backing of his club manager ahead of Liverpool's bid to record a third win in three seasons against Manchester United at Old Trafford.