Under starters orders...

Last updated : 29 April 2004 By Kevin Smith
The Reds are hopeful that Michael Owen will extend his current contract, and the arrival of Djibril Cisse will give them even more pace up front.

"Next season I think we are going to have another really quick player at Liverpool," said Florent Sinama Pongolle, who is no slouch himself.

"I can tell you that he is like a plane - he is so fast. Djibril Cisse is very impressive in that department in my opinion he's even quicker than Thierry Henry.

"From what I have seen of him and from tests which have been done when the French team has been together, I think Djibril is faster than Thierry.

"Djibril is the kind of player who if sent clear on goal will just never be caught."