FA Cup: Thompson happy to keep faith with Heskey

Emile Heskey is set to lead Liverpool’s defence of the FA Cup against Birmingham tomorrow despite a goal drought which is threatening his starting place.

FA Cup: Thompson happy to keep faith with Heskey
Fri, 04 Jan, 2002 - 07:28

Emile Heskey is set to lead Liverpool’s defence of the FA Cup against Birmingham tomorrow despite a goal drought which is threatening his starting place.

Heskey has scored just once in 26 games for Liverpool and the Reds’ recent signing of Nicolas Anelka has left his spot in jeopardy.

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