Clarke continues Liverpool clear-out

Steve Clarke has left Liverpool, the League Managers’ Association confirmed last night.

The appointment of Brendan Rodgers last week means Clarke, number two to predecessor Kenny Dalglish, will leave Anfield.

Rodgers has yet to name a number two but Liverpool and the 39-year-old’s former club Swansea have agreed a compensation package which sees three of his backroom staff move to Anfield, including his Liberty Stadium assistant Colin Pascoe.