Brendan Rodgers delighted to have Adam Lallana back

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is delighted to have new signing Adam Lallana back in his squad.

The England international has not featured for the Reds since his £25m move from Southampton, but is included in the contingent that travels to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Rodgers told the Liverpool Echo: "He's a big talent with a great personality. He's ideal for what we're doing here. Unfortunately, he wasn't ready for the England squad this time around but he's a wonderful player.

"He's come in here as the captain of Southampton. He's a good character and has outstanding football ability. I think the supporters will see that over this season but we can't rush him. He has been out a long time.

"Adam will definitely be in the squad because he looks great. He's obviously short of match fitness but that's the only thing missing. His quality and technical ability in training has been outstanding."

Lallana was one of three players signed from the Saints this summer, with Rickie Lambert and Dejan Lovren also arriving from St Mary's.