Brendan Rodgers predicts bright future for young Irish defender Cleary

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has praised defender Daniel Cleary for his recent improvement but has hinted that he may be sent out on loan to gain regular first-team football.

The Republic of Ireland youth international became the first Irish player since Robbie Keane in 2008 to feature in the Liverpool first team squad for their Europa League match against Bordeaux last month.