Dalglish: Kelly’s emergence can inspire other fringe players

MARTIN KELLY’S emergence as a genuine contender at right-back should offer encouragement to other fringe players wanting to establish themselves, according to Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish.

The 20-year-old, who came through the ranks of the club’s academy primarily as a central defender, has started all three matches Dalglish has been in charge since taking over from Roy Hodgson.

Not only that, he has been their best player on each of those occasions, so much so that England right-back Glen Johnson is currently being accommodated on the left.