Chelsea could soon join the tug-of-war for Marc Guehi, according to former Blues player and coach Jody Morris. Guehi is set to leave Crystal Palace when his contract expires at the end of the

In the second half the barrage of attacking subs were able to put a bit more pressure on Liverpool’s defence. We were still toothless upfront, and Liverpool were able to match our chances on the fast breaks that sent the entire team into havoc.

Liverpool, now coached by former City boss Gareth Taylor, are in a mess: 11th in the table with just one point from seven matches. Chelsea are expected to handle this. But facing a side that desperate, in front of their own crowd, is exactly the sort of fixture that punishes any drop in standards.

During the 2000s, England boasted numerous world class individuals all over the pitch, including David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand and Cole himself. But the Three Lions consistently fell short of success.