The Reds had already qualified for the next stage of the competition which allowed Hodgson to play a mixture of fringe players and youth prospects against the Dutch side at Anfield last night.
The former Inter Milan boss had hinted that first-team regulars such as Fernando Torres and Pepe Reina could start the match, but ultimately he changed his mind, choosing to safeguard his star players for this weekend's must-win Premier League game at home to Fulham.
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Source: DSG
