Reds legend backs Liverpool keepers

Last updated : 01 April 2003 By Chris Maxwell
Lawrence, who was dubbed the 'flying pig' by the Anfield faithful during his time with the Reds in the sixties, feels that both Dudek and Kirkland are outstanding keepers - though he feels that Kirkland is the better all-round player.

Lawrence said: "Dudek is what I would call a good shot saver, whereas Kirkland is more of an all-round goalkeeper. I've no doubt that Chris Kirkland will be England goalkeeper one day. He's only young and if he comes back from this injury that he's got then I honestly believe he has the ability to become one of the games great keepers.

"As for Jerzy, I'm glad to see that see him back playing well after getting a bit of stick. It's fabulous and I'm so pleased for him, especially after his performance against Man United in the final.

"It's imperative for a club like Liverpool to have two goalkeepers of outstanding quality and in Kirkland and Dudek they certainly have two of the best."