Experienced Keen joins the Anfield boot room

LIVERPOOL last night appointed Kevin Keen as first-team coach.

Keen spent nine years on the coaching staff at Upton Park and was named caretaker manager on three occasions, most recently for the final game of last season, a 3-0 defeat at home to Sunderland.

He will work alongside Steve Clarke — also a first-team coach — at Anfield having signed a three-year deal, and will report for the first day of pre-season training today.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish said: “I’m delighted that Kevin is joining us to work alongside Steve Clarke coaching the first team squad. He has previously worked with Steve at West Ham and has a good reputation. He is highly respected in the game and will be a great addition to our technical staff.”