Harry still Kewell with Neill

The Blackburn Rovers defender has faced fierce criticism for the horror lunge that broke Jamie Carragher's leg during the recent Premiership clash between the Reds and the Lancashire club but Kewell insists that Neill will remain a 'great friend'.

Kewell said: "People are going to brand Lucas a nasty player but he isn't like that. He's a hard player, just like Jamie, and he goes in to win the ball.

"I'm still great friends with him and he is a great player in my eyes."