Source: PA
Hodgson hails hard-working Torres
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson paid tribute to the quality of Fernando Torres after his strike proved to be enough to beat 10-man West Brom - and then voiced his hope Spain would not pick him for their forthcoming internationals.
The Spain striker scored his 50th goal at Anfield in all competitions with a brilliant 65th-minute volley from the edge of the penalty area.
Hodgson said: "I thought we got better as the game went on and we got the points thanks to a world-class strike.
"It was an excellent piece of play, starting with Pepe Reina's throw and then the build-up down the left with Dirk Kuyt and the ball played in and the volley.
"We are hoping Spain will pass up on his services and give him a chance to continue his recovery. He needs more training and needs more matches and you won't see the best of him until a little bit later down the line."
Hodgson also confirmed he expected Fulham left-back Paul Konchesky to sign "in the next couple of days" with Liverpool's reserve-team striker Lauri Dalla Valle going the other way as part of the deal.
