Paul Dalglish admits his Dad has a burning ambition to take charge of Liverpool again.

Kenny Dalglish spent 14 years as player and then boss at Anfield and has thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Rafa Benitez following the Spaniard's departure last week.

"I just think that hopefully he does get it because I know how much he wants it," Paul, now head coach of Tampa Bay Rowdies, told the Liverpool Echo.

"To be honest with you it would be an unbelievable story for my dad to be going back.

"Some people say, 'well what happens if it doesn't work? He's been out of the game for 10 years'.

"My question is, 'what if it does work?' What person loves Liverpool more than my dad?

"Who would Liverpool fans love to see have success more than my dad? Nothing could make my family more proud. I'd love to see it happen."