Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is ready to go English again following the celebrated capture of Joe Cole this week.
Hodgson is planning a move for Manchester City left-back Wayne Bridge as he seeks to fill the void left by departing pair Fabio Aurelio and Emiliano Insua.
Bridge would welcome a move to Anfield as his first team place is now in doubt following City's deal for Aleksandar Kolarov, the departing Lazio left-back.
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