Mixed Fortunes for Reds on International Duty

Stevie Gerrard and Jamie Carragher featured in England's disastrous 1-0 defeat to Northern Ireland. Gerrard was substituted after being moved to the left of midfield.
Sami Hyypia enjoyed a 5-1 win for Finland over Macedonia.
John Arne Riise played in Norway's surprise 2-1 home defeat to Scotland.
Djibril Cisse, after recovering from his ankle problem, made a late substitute appearance for France in their 1-0 win away to Ireland.
Xabi Alonso played the full 90 minutes and Luis Garcia was brought on as a replacement for Joaquin in Spain's 1-1 draw with Serbia & Montenegro.