Fowler sits out Cup tie

Robbie Fowler is cup-tied and will have to sit out Liverpool’s FA Cup quarter-final at Birmingham, with boss Rafael Benitez revealing he is likely to make changes from the side that won 3-1 in the Barclays Premiership at Newcastle on Sunday.

Steve Finnan and Fernando Morientes, who failed to even make the 16 at St James’ Park, were both rested with the St Andrews clash in mind and are expected back into the starting line-up.