Source: Liverpool_Echo
Roy Hodgson praise for Fernando Torres after Spaniard's volley helps Liverpool FC beat West Brom
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.[LNB]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.[LNB]It lit up what was a hard-working but uninspiring performance from the hosts, who recorded their first Barclays Premier League victory under Hodgson.[LNB]'It was hard-fought, especially the first half when we weren't firing on all cylinders and they were playing well and causing us problems,' said the Liverpool manager.[LNB] 'I thought we got better as the game went on and we got the points thanks to a world-class strike.[LNB]'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.[LNB]'It was good goal to win the game and I thought we were going to get a second when Steven Gerrard produced a piece of magic to find Fernando at the far post but (Scott) Carson was equal to that.[LNB]'He is trying very hard at the moment and he is playing catch-up - we've said it many times before - but I think that goal will be great for his confidence.'
