Hodgson still unsure over Torres' future

Hodgson received a welcome boost earlier this week when Reds' captain Steven Gerrard made it clear he is happy to commit his future to Liverpool. But Torres has yet to follow Gerrard's example and publicly declare that he wants to remain on Merseyside.

It has been reported the former Atletico Madrid star was disenchanted with Liverpool's poor form last season and the team's failure to qualify for the Champions League provided him with another reason to think about leaving. Chelsea and Manchester City are both ready to pay over 50 million pounds for Torres, who has been in contact only with Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow, leaving Hodgson to anxiously await updates.