England's top football cop has said that playing football matches at their original venues would 'present challenges' to the police and has suggested that neutral venues be considered.

Supporters have hailed Fernando Torres after the Spain striker announced his retirement at 35 and remembered his battles with Nemanja Vidic.

James Milner has revealed that he is excited to get the pre-season underway but insists their first fixtures has ruined his World Cup wall chart as Liverpool's first friendly clashes with England's quarter-final.

Pop may not be as meritocratic as it once was, but it still beats most walks of life. Pedigree counts for very little - just ask Sean Lennon or James McCartney.

THE SECRET SCOUT: This tall 22-year-old attacking midfielder is currently playing in a forward role supporting his frontman in a Reading side trying to revive their season's fortunes.

The 29-year-old has had to bide his time to be given the opportunity to show what he is capable of. That chance has arisen at Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig and he has seized it with both hands.

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's septet of Ballon d'Or nominees is the surest indication his club have re-established themselves as a leading European force.

A determined Liverpool grandmother donned a full hazmat suit so she could go and see her grandson. Sheila Abbott, 60, paid a surprise visit to her family, including Mason, six, wearing full protective gear.

The former Republic of Ireland international, who became a famous football pundit in Spain, revealed he had metastatic cancer in December 2018 but has now tragically lost his battle.

DOMINIC KING: It's the jarring sight of the Blue Anchor that first strikes you. This huge pub, a furlong from the Melling Road, is usually such a bouncing venue for the three days.

Celebrity Big Brother winner Rylan Clark performs at a student night in Liverpool where he currently appearing in the X Factor tour. Not long after winning Celebrity Big Brother on Friday night, Rylan was whisked up to Manchester to kick off the tour on Saturday.

The rising star has caught the attentions of the top clubs in England, while Liverpool and United scouts have been watching him in action for Villa's Under 18s this season.

They are now at the number they never could have envisaged. Liverpool became champions of England on April 28, 1990 for the 18th time and today marks the 30th anniversary of the triumph.

Harry Kewell (inset) believes Liverpool should have pushed to try and sign Antoine Griezmann (pictured in action for Barcelona) before he left Atletico Madrid.

The coach who led Greece to a shock Euros win in 2004 insists Jurgen Klopp could manage any team he wants in the future. The Liverpool boss has the Reds on track to win the league since 1990.

There was an excellent moment three months ago, when the problem which now threatens the notion of a Premier League title race was characterised by Pep Guardiola as a test of his cognitive skills.

Liverpool have been pitted against Chelsea in a mouthwatering Carabao Cup third round tie. Meanwhile, Frank Lampard will take his Derby side to face Jose Mourinho.

Throughout the day, Sportsmail will bring you all the latest transfer news from Premier League, EFL and all across Europe as teams look to reshape and bolster their squad for the next seasons campaign.

Throughout the day, Sportsmail will bring you all the latest transfer news signings and deals from the Premier League, EFL and European clubs during the summer transfer window right here.

Throughout the day, Sportsmail will bring you all the latest transfer news signings and deals from the Premier League, EFL and European clubs during the summer transfer window right here.

Premier League clubs Man United, Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea and the rest continue into day six of summer transfer window as they look to bolster and reshape their squad for next season.

Premier League clubs are beginning to size up their moves this summer. Throughout the day, Sportsmail will bring you all the latest transfer news from the top flight and all across Europe.

Premier League clubs Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and the rest continue into day nine of summer transfer window as they look to bolster and reshape their squad for next season.

Manchester United, Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea and the rest of the Premier League clubs continue to weigh up their summer transfer window options ahead o next season.

Liverpool youngster Curtis Jones is reportedly wanted by Championship side Blackburn, who are hoping to entice the promising midfielder with the lure of first team football.

Jurgen Klopp's side may be cruising with a 22-point lead at the top of the table but they have still had to come through some challenges to their season-long unbeaten record recently.

Liverpool's Takumi Minamino says former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa convinced him to move to Anfield and join up with manager Jurgen Klopp.

Timo Werner is understood to be a target for Liverpool as they look to rejuvenate their squad in the summer window, although he is also coveted by a number of the top teams in Europe.

Harvey Elliott will sign a three-year contract this summer to reward the excellent start he has made to his life at Liverpool. A fresh deal will be penned running to the end of the 2023 season.

Liverpool are striving to become only the second team in Premier League history to go a season unbeaten, but their next opponents Watford are focussed on fighting for their lives at the bottom.

Despite being 22 points clear, Liverpool reportedly could yet 'miss out on the Premier League title' if coronavirus cuts short the season in a bid to combat the spread of the killer virus.

In a dramatic decision which would likely reverberate down to grassroots level, Liverpool would be denied the top-flight title and struggling teams would be saved from dropping down.

Jurgen Klopp has insisted it will be a 'challenge' to harness the united atmosphere around Melwood and ensure it continues in Liverpool's new stunning £50million training complex at Kirkby.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet insists he has no regrets about leaving Anfield even though it's meant losing out on a certain Premier League title winners medal.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted he didn't see his side's unbeaten run coming to an end against Watford after their shock 3-0 defeat on Saturday but says they deserved to lose.

OLIVER HOLT AT VICARAGE ROAD - The season's biggest upset was served up here before us, as Jurgen Klopp's high-flying Liverpool lost their unbeaten record at the hands of Watford.

MARTIN KEOWN - MY VERDICT: Liverpool's sudden defeat gives me a renewed sense of how remarkable an achievement Arsenal's Invincibles season was.

MARTIN SAMUEL - MY VERDICT: There has been considerable revisionism about Arsenal's Invincibles. Too many draws, not enough points, apparently.

Recent defeats to Atletico Madrid and Watford have checked Liverpool's momentum. Now Jurgen Klopp's side face a defining week of three matches across three competitions.

Jurgen Klopp's side suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season against Watford on Saturday evening, with Van Dijk struggling as they fell to a 3-0 loss at Vicarage Road.

Troy Deeney, who scored the final goal in Watford's 3-0 win at Vicarage Road, said afterwards that his side had targeted Lovren as 'the easier' option to attack; the remark was seized upon by fans.

Andy Robertson has issued an apology to Liverpool fans as their hopes of an Invincibles season vanished after their shock 3-0 defeat against Watford.

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool are ready to 'strike back' on the road to Wembley and says he would be an 'idiot' if he doubted the character of his players.

Jurgen Klopp's side set the standard this campaign and yet defeat at Stamford Bridge saw them go another game without scoring and making it eight goals conceded in their last four.

Keita took full part in Thursday's session and is in contention to return for Saturday's visit of Bournemouth as Jurgen Klopp's side bid to end a run of three defeats in four matches.

Liverpool's consistency prior to last weekend's defeat to Watford had led some to question whether they could match the 1998-1999 United team but Brown does not think they deserve that.

As Jurgen Klopp's team attempt to take another step towards the title against Bournemouth today, they must show a little of that once again in this crunch week.

The Japanese forward has been largely used as a fringe player following his January arrival from Red Bull Salzburg, making six appearances for the Reds and chalking up 322 minutes on the pitch.

Can Bournemouth do the unthinkable and pile more misery on Klopp's Reds or will common sense prevail and Liverpool return to winning ways? Stay right here with Sportsmail to find out.

Captain for the day James Milner urged his Liverpool team mates to react quickly in a speech on the pitch before the match against Bournemouth - only to see them fall behind after nine minutes.