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International Reds round-up

Seven Liverpool players were in action for their respective countries last night, with only one tasting defeat.
Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard took part in England's friendly against Holland, which ended 1-1.

Kuyt lasted 61 minutes, running tirelessly without getting a sniff at goal. Gerrard could, and perhaps should, have netted twice.

The Liverpool skipper found himself one-on-one with Henk Timmer in the first-half but the Dutch stopper saved with his legs. Gerrard was again denied after the break following a trademark burst through the box.

Peter Crouch and Jamie Carragher warmed the bench throughout.

Centre-back Daniel Agger played 90 minutes as the Danes drew 1-1 in a friendly against the Czech Republic, with former Red Milan Baros finding the net for the Czechs.

John Arne Riise played a full part in Norway's 1-1 draw in Serbia, while Xabi Alonso featured in the first half of Spain's defeat away to Romania.

Meanwhile, several Reds were involved in European Championship qualifiers.

Steve Finnan played a full 90 minutes as the Republic of Ireland recorded their first win of the campaign. Steve Staunton's side beat San Marino 5-0 thanks to a Robbie Keane hat-trick.

Finnish player of the year Sami Hyypia also lasted the distance in the Scandinavian side's 1-0 victory at home to Armenia. The result leaves Finland top of Group A.

Source: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv