Pongolle brace sees off Blackburn

The game also saw the return of Danny Murphy from injury, who played 60 minutes of the match at Morecambe FC's Christie Park.

In addition to Pongolle's outstanding performance, John Welsh also played well in the centre of midfield, and Liverpool could have had more goals with Mark Smyth and Michael Foley-Sheridan both unlucky not to get on the scoresheet.

Team: Kirkland, Otsemobor, Whitbread, Medjani, Traore, Foley-Sheridan, Potter, Welsh, Sinama-Pongolle (Butler 74), Cheyrou (Foy 45), Murphy (Smyth 60). Subs not used: Luzi, Wright.