Rafa Benitez has named his starting 11 for the game against Birmingham this afternoon.

Torres is not even in the squad, while Crouch and Voronin start upfront.

The team is as follows : Reina, Finnan, Riise, Skrtel, Hyypia, Plessis, Lucas, Pennant, Benayoun, Voronin, Crouch. Subs: Itandje, Gerrard, Kuyt, Carragher, Insua.