Houllier has high praise for Gross rebound

CHRISTIAN GROSS brings Swiss champions Basle to Anfield with a glowing tribute from Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier ringing in his ears.

The Anfield chief is full of praise for the way Gross shrugged off a disastrous spell as Tottenham manager to guide Basle to success in Switzerland, saying: ‘‘Class always comes to the surface.’’

Gross has had great success with Basle since quitting White Hart Lane, taking them to the Swiss double and into the Champions League for the first time.