New boss wants Owen and Gerrard to stay

Last updated : 16 June 2004 By Kevin Smith
The 44-year-old former Valencia coach was quick to comment after being named as the Liverpool boss on Wednesday afternoon.

"I want to talk with them," he said. "I need these players and players like them with a good mentality and quality.

"They know what Liverpool means and both are very important to us.

"I will have names in my head and I'll tell Mr Parry this - but it's important to sign the right player for our team."