Gordon Macrae

Brendan Rodgers has warned Liverpool's fringe players they will be sold unless they adapt to his brand of football in pre-season.

Former England captain Paul Ince has criticised Roy Hodgson's decision not to call up Rio Ferdinand to his injury-hit Euro 2012 squad.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has tipped Spain to lift the European Championship trophy in the Olympic Stadium on 1st July but cautioned that Germany and the Netherlands could provide stiff opposition to the reigning World and Euro champions.

Warrior Sports have unveiled the new Liverpool home kit for next season and announced details of a unique sponsorship deal with Craig Bellamy, which will see them raise awareness of his charity work in Africa.

A relaxed Steven Gerrard said he was looking forward to working under new Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers after the European Championships.

Internacional president Giovanni Luigi has refuted claims Leandro Damiao is on the verge of a move to Europe, amid speculation linking him with both Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp believes Brendan Rodgers has the temperament to succeed at Anfield and backed the club's supporters to remain patient as he adapts to life on Merseyside.

Juan Mata believes Chelsea's Champions league triumph represents the pinnacle of his career to date but cautioned the side will continue to improve next season.

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has retired from international limited-overs cricket with immediate effect.

Mark Lawrenson believes appointing Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager represents a huge risk on the part of owners Fenway Sports Group but backed the 39-year-old to succeed at Anfield.

Liverpool are poised to complete the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as their new manager after Swansea City granted the 39-year-old Northern Irishman permission to discuss terms with the Merseyside club.

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has revealed a number of clubs around Europe have enquired about signing him this summer but admitted he would not be returning to Feyenoord just yet.

Manchester United are not looking to sign Borussia Dortmund playmaker Shinji Kagawa purely to sell shirts, according to commercial director Richard Arnold.

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso has tipped France and England to impress at the upcoming European championships.

Usain Bolt has vowed to come back stronger at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Rome after his disappointing performance in Ostrava last week.

Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has lauded the potential of team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and insists the midfielder can have a major impact at Euro 2012.

Mark Lawrenson has lambasted Liverpool's owners over their search for a new manager and believes they are unlikely to finish in the top four next season.

Former Yorkshire and England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott insists Jonny Bairstow deserves his place in the England side but must improve ahead of the test series against South Africa later this summer.

On loan Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has expressed a desire to return to Anfield after a successful season with French club Lille.

Spain's Alfonso Ramos has been crowned the new FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) champion after he beat Bruce Grannec in the final in Dubai.

Swansea have confirmed the signing of Hoffenheim's Gylfi Sigurdsson for a club record £6.8m, but refuted speculation that Liverpool have made a renewed approach for manager Brendan Rodgers.

Nasser Hussain has praised England captain Andrew Strauss after his side closed in on a series victory against the West Indies at Trent Bridge.

Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has cautioned England fans not to travel to Euro 2012 because of fears over violence in Poland and Ukraine.

Roy Hodgson's reign as England manager got off to the perfect start in Oslo's Ullevaal Stadium as the visitors recorded a first win against Norway in 32 years.

Premier League referee Howard Webb has warned players that simulating injury could endanger the lives of football players.

Tottenham's failure to qualify for the Champions League next season could see them miss out on Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao, despite speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League.

From Robin van Persie's sublime volley against Everton, to Papiss Cisse's wonder strike at Stamford Bridge, IBTimes Sport reviews the goal of the season contenders.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard remains adamant he can continue playing at the highest level for both club and country for a number of years to come.

Offloading fringe players from the wage bill and bringing through a raft of the club's Under-19 stars will top the agenda for Liverpool's new manager.