Rodgers so proud of players’ effort

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has congratulated his players for putting the club back "on the world map" in a season he feels they can be proud of — regardless of whether or not they become Premier League champions.

The Reds began the campaign with ambitions of breaking into the top four but have exceeded all expectation by mounting a serious bid to be crowned champions.

They look set to fall just short ahead of tomorrow’s top-flight finale, which they head into two points behind leaders Manchester City in second place.