Second-half blitz sends Pool third

A stunning Peter Crouch overhead kick, a Steven Gerrard volley and a late goal from Dirk Kuyt gave Liverpool a 3-0 victory over Bolton at Anfield and lifted them into third place in the Premiership today.

England striker Crouch, subject of recent transfer speculation, repaid manager Rafael Benitez's faith by scoring the crucial opening goal after a frustrating first half and could have easily finished with a hat-trick.