Liverpool v Blackburn - Early team news

Emile Heskey is expected to return to the first eleven for Thursday's game, with Milan Baros the most likely to make way for him.

Dietmar Hamann is still doubtful with a shin injury and will face a late fitness test.

Team (from): Kirkland, Carragher, Henchoz, Hyypia, Traore, Gerrard, Murphy, Riise, Diao, Owen, Baros, Heskey, Dudek, Smicer, Diouf, Biscan.