Hodgson’s calls pay off for Reds

MIDFIELDER Joe Cole scored the quickest European goal in Liverpool’s illustrious history to set his under-strength side up for a 4-1 victory over Steaua Bucharest at Anfield.

Hodgson’s calls pay off for Reds

The England international took just 25 seconds of their opening Europa League Group K match to find the net for his first strike since joining on a free transfer from Chelsea in the summer.

Cole said afterwards: “It’s massive, you’ve got to win your home games. It was a tough game tonight and a good result.

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