Dalglish won't rush Gerrard return

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has stressed that the club will not be rushing back Steven Gerrard from his injury lay-off.

Gerrard, 31, last featured for Liverpool in March, having undergone a groin operation and then suffering a setback with an infection in his rehabilitation during pre-season.

The midfielder has returned to training but is unlikely to feature against Tottenham this weekend, although he could make his return in next Wednesday's Carling Cup meeting with Brighton.