We know this has seemed like the longest international break of all time with Reds fans waiting anxiously hoping not to hear of any injuries to Liverpool players. The good news is that generally Liverpool players have come away from playing for their countries unscathed.
With the Reds’ next Premier League match on Saturday afternoon against Fulham at Craven Cottage, it was vital that no injuries were picked up as Rafa Benitez’s men look to further their assault on the title.
And there’s more good news ‘“ our players hit the headlines for the countries, hopefully giving them a big confidence boost in time for the final eight games of the domestic campaign.
Steven Gerrard played a massive part in England’s fortunes last night as they beat Ukraine 2-1 at Wembley Stadium. Gerrard set up John Terry’s 84th minute winner for the English as they made is 5 wins out of 5 in their World Cup Qualifying group.
On-loan striker Andriy Voronin started for the Ukrainians on his return to England.
Aston Villa on Sunday, with Dimitar Berbatov injured and Wayne Rooney suspended.
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