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Benitez happy with Crouch

Rafa Benitez insists he has no plans to sell Peter Crouch after the Liverpool striker's reaction to being substituted.

Crouch was unhappy at being replaced during his side's 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers and threw a coat into the air.

He was substituted 10 minutes into the second half after spurning opportunities to put Liverpool ahead at Ewood Park.

It was Crouch's first Premiership start in a month and, while Benitez admits the forward needed a goal, he remains happy with the England international.

"He had three clear headers," said Benitez. "It could be bad luck because the goalkeeper made the right decision.

"But if you are at a club where other strikers are scoring and playing well, that is something you need to manage when you get a chance.

"We knew they would be physical which is why I felt we needed a striker like Crouch.

"He has been playing well, but the only thing missing has been the finish.

"If a striker scores more goals, he will have more confidence.

"But there are no plans to sell him. I am happy with him here."

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