Spearing sets Wembley goal

Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing wants to secure a regular first-team place in order to be able to play at Wembley.

The Reds face Cardiff in the final of the Carling Cup later this month and having just returned to the squad after injury, the 23-year-old has set himself a short-term goal.

"I've got take it day by day, keep improving and keep getting better," said the academy graduate, who made his comeback after four matches out with a hamstring injury in Tuesday's win at Wolves.

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