Birmingham News

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, Joe Cole called for the preparation of hard and tries to recover his form in the light of his recent contribution to the club's victory over Birmingham City.

Reds registered thumping 5-0 victory over the men, Alex MacLeish at the weekend, with former midfielder Chelsea coming on as substitute Raul Meireles at the end and almost immediately gets his name on the score sheet.

29-year-old joined the Merseyside club on a free transfer last summer but was sent for the first time in his career on his Premier League debut - against Arsenal.

And a creative playmaker endured a difficult season, because the exit from Anfield reportedly on the cards.

"The goal was not Joe's little contribution," said Dalglish, in accordance with the mirror.

"This could be massive for him, because he did not have many opportunities as he would have liked, as he was injured and suspended.

"He had a tough time, but it's a great credit to him, as he has been training and working every day.

"He did not let it affect him, and that's all I can ask - for those who, when they get the opportunity to go on and do everything possible, he is fantastic in training he played it right and do not have a problem.