Liverpool's Danny Ward to start in goal for Audi Cup final against Atletico

Liverpool have confirmed that goalkeeper Danny Ward will be named in the starting lineup for this evening's Audi Cup final against Atletico Madrid.

The 24-year-old has been selected by manager Jurgen Klopp to don the Reds shirt for the first time since May 2016.

During the club's pre-season schedule, Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius have shared the goalkeeping duties, and now Klopp wants to assess Ward's qualities.

The Wales international impressed during a loan spell at Huddersfield Town last season, helping the club to earn promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs.

The Reds will kick off their domestic season with a trip to Watford on August 12.