Joe Allen is expected to make his Liverpool debut in Saturday's Premier League opener at West Brom.

"We got the go ahead at the weekend and then he went away with his international team," confirmed manager Brendan Rodgers when asked whether the midfielder's transfer had gone through in time.

"I'm sure he's enjoyed his first couple of days here. Like I said to him, I was afforded a great welcome here by the people, the players have been brilliant since I've been here - and I'm sure it's been likewise for him, but you'll need to ask him that."