Carra confirmes his decision

Jamie Carragher goes into Liverpool's latest European campaign having re-iterated to Steve McClaren that he does not want to be play for England again.

McClaren made a personal visit to Liverpool's training ground on Monday to meet Carragher but the Reds defender politely declined the England coach's request to change his mind.

Reds boss Rafael Benitez said: "I was aware that Steve McClaren has spoken to Carra again, and I was not made aware of the outcome but it is something for the player to decide.

"In such situations, you always have to support your player and respect his decision. He is a great player and has never let his country down, but if this now means that I can use him more for Liverpool then I am obviously pleased."

Nix's comments: Awfully pleased, of course.