Two men trying to row across the Atlantic for charity are adrift in the middle of the ocean after all their oars broke in rough seas.

Jamie Carragher is determined to make his Wembley debut for Liverpool in the Carling Cup final.

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has signed a contract extension, the club have confirmed.

For 14 short minutes on Sunday night, England were heading for a third successive semi-final in the European Under-21 Championship; but in far less convincing fashion than on the two previous occasions. Danny Welbeck's goal in the 75th minute was only their second in three matches and when the previously impressive defence made one slip it brought a crucial equalising goal for the Czech Republic, who needed only a draw to qualify and ended up scoring again with the last kick of the match. The Czechs now meet Switzerland in one semi-final tomorrow, while the favourites Spain play Belarus.

Liverpool's director of football Damien Comolli has likened Kenny Dalglish to Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger in terms of their philosophies on football.

Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing insists the players will not allow their focus to be distracted by the lure of catching fifth-placed Tottenham. Last weekend's 5-0 home win over Birmingham, coupled with a draw for Spurs, cut the gap to three points and although Harry Redknapp's side have a match in hand they still have to go to Anfield on the penultimate weekend of the season.

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva believes the team's current league position does not reflect their form under Kenny Dalglish, but he is confident they can finisher higher.

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel believes the impressive debut of John Flanagan this week underlines the potential of an exciting crop of Reds youngsters.

Steven Gerrard's season is over after a scan indicated his latest groin injury will not heal before June. Gerrard broke down in training eight days ago as he prepared to make a return from an operation on his groin. Kenny Dalglish, the Liverpool manager, admitted: "We still don't know definitively what the problem is, but he won't be involved again this season."

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits the resilience of his squad may be stretched to the limit by their current injury problems but that will not excuse any drop-off in performances.

Liverpool have suffered a second injury blow in three days after captain Steven Gerrard was ruled out for the rest of the season.

Liverpool's defensive crisis was exacerbated yesterday by news that Daniel Agger will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has had his season ended by a knee injury sustained in last weekend's defeat at West Brom.