Dalglish names rookie Spearing for Merseyside derby

Kenny Dalglish has sprung a surprise for his Anfield return as Liverpool manager in the 215th Merseyside derby by naming Jay Spearing in the starting line-up.

The 22-year-old midfielder has been out for more than two months with a broken ankle but after a 90-minute run-out for the reserves on Tuesday – watched by Dalglish – he earns an instant recall.