New deals for Carling Cup stars

Last updated : 14 December 2004 By Al Campbell
Whitbread has played in every Carling Cup tie this season and has been part of a defence that has only conceded one goal in 300 minutes of football. Whitbread is a centre-half.

David Raven made his debut in the quarter final tie at Spurs and gave a man of the match performance that defied his years. Although Raven has played most of his reserve games at centre-back Rafael Benitez believes his future is at right-back where he was so successful against Tottenham.

Both players have signed contracts keeping them at Anfield until 2007.