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Liverpool boss Rodgers to hand Euro starts to Jones, Carragher

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says Brad Jones and Jamie Carragher will start tonight at Europa League opponents Young Boys of Berne.

Rodgers has taken a shadow squad to Switzerland.

"Brad Jones will play tomorrow. He has been first class. He hasn't had a look in at all this season but he has come in and worked well," he said.

"Guys like Jamie Carragher have been phenomenal. To see how he works and his passion to play for Liverpool is really encouraging and he is a great role model for players here.

"They are going to be up to speed in terms of games as the Europa League gives them chance to play.

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