Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has warned Steven Gerrard he can't expect an automatic start. The Reds captain, who may be back for Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Blackburn, has missed the last six matches with a hamstring injury.

"There is no-one in the squad who has a God-given right to walk straight into the team," said Rodgers.

"I have shown in my time here that players who are performing well, irrespective of price or status, they play - simple as that.

"Steven is very much a team man and if he was on the bench because the team was in good form and playing well, I think everyone respects that."