Steven Gerrard struck a hat-trick against TNS to make Liverpool's passage into the next qualifying round of the Champions League a little easier.
Daily Post
Gerrard hat-trick has Kop in raptures
Liverpool made a comfortable start on the journey towards the real Champions' League, but the smoothest ride of all last night was reserved for Steven Gerrard en route to Anfield acceptance.
The Independent
Hat-trick by Gerrard the solution for Liverpool
It took a hat-trick from Steven Gerrard, the first of his career, to save Liverpool from embarrassment as their defence of the Champions League opened with a stuttering victory.
The Times
Gerrard treble shows value
Steven Gerrard highlighted his value to Liverpool when the captain, just five days after spurning a move to Chelsea and committing himself to Anfield for four more years, scored a hat-trick to overcome dogged opposition last night in this Champions League qualifying tie.
Daily Telegraph
Gerrard's feet do the trick
Chelsea may have missed out on Steven Gerrard but, in the wake of this performance, they might consider targeting his scriptwriter.
The Guardian
Gerrard hat-trick buoys Reds
European champions Liverpool started the defence of their title with an underwhelming 3-0 win against Welsh Champions Total Network Solutions, and somewhat inevitably it was Steven Gerrard to the fore as the captain bagged a hat-trick.
Sky Sports
Liverpool 3 TNS 0
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard scored a hat-trick as the Anfield club began the defence of their Champions League crown with a comfortable win over TNS.
BBC