Reds star shines for France

Alou Diarra, Florent Sinama-Pongolle and with Anthony Le Tallec - who will all join the Reds this summer from Le Havre - also started the match. It was Vignal, though, who showed signs of returning to the form that made him a firm favourite with the Anfield faithful.

The young Frenchman, who played a significant role in both goals, believes his move to Bastia is now paying dividends.

Vignal said: "Since returning to France with Bastia I have been playing regularly and I think I'm getting better and better."