Liverpool FC

World Cup brings Liverpool pre-season friendly forward

Liverpool’s friendly with Tranmere Rovers has been brought forward.

The Champions League finalists were originally due to travel to Prenton Park on Wednesday, July 11 as part of their pre-season preparations.

However the game will now take place a full 24 hours earlier, on July 10.

Anfield officials claim that the decision to reschedule the match was driven by England’s potential involvement in the World Cup semi-final later this month.

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Should they beat Sweden in Saturday’s last eight tie, Gareth Southgate’s side will take on either Croatia or hosts Russia for a place in the July 15 final.

Liverpool’s opening pre-season friendly at Chester FC coincides with this weekend’s England match but will remain unchanged from its 3pm kick-off time.