Baros sets sights on first-team spot

Milan Baros reckons he has done the difficult bit and mastered the Scouse accent – now the Czech striker wants more opportunities to stake his claim for a permanent first-team spot at Liverpool.

The 21-year-old did not do a bad job on Wednesday night when he stood in for Emile Heskey against Tottenham, even though the match finished in a frustrating goalless draw at Anfield.