Jones has made 10 appearances so far this season, by far his best run in the side having amassed a total of just 14 since joining from Middlesbrough in 2010.

Brad Jones dedicated Liverpool's 3-2 win at Blackburn to his son Luca, who died of leukaemia five months ago, after the Australian keeper endured a bitter-sweet Premier League debut for Kenny Dalglish's side on Tuesday.

Liverpool's top-four charge faltered despite Maxi Rodriguez's equaliser and Steven Gerrard's return from injury as the Reds were held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Blackburn on Monday.

Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones has lost his five-year-old son Luca to leukaemia.