Carroll comes in for Reds' Cup game

Striker Andy Carroll returned to the Liverpool starting line-up to face Brighton in the FA Cup fifth round at Anfield today.

Carroll came in to play alongside Luis Suarez – who was making his first appearance in the competition – while veteran defender Jamie Carragher and midfielder Charlie Adam were also restored by Kenny Dalglish.

Championship side Brighton also made three changes with fit-again winger Will Buckley, Kazenga LuaLua and Ada El-Abd coming in.

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Jose Enrique, Henderson, Gerrard, Adam, Downing, Suarez, Carroll.

Subs: Doni, Maxi, Coates, Kuyt, Spearing, Shelvey, Kelly.

Brighton: Brezovan, Calderon, Greer, Dunk, El-Abd, Buckley, Bridcutt, Navarro, LuaLua, Vokes, Barnes.

Subs: Ankergren, Noone, Mackail-Smith, Vicente, Harley, Vincelot, Agdestein.

Referee: Andre Marriner (W Midlands)