Liverpool v TNS photos

1 of 7 Liverpool, featuring new goalkeeper Jose Reina and the re-signed Steven Gerrard, observe a pre-match minute's silence

2 of 7 It is also a significant night for Fernando Morientes who makes his European debut after being cup-tied last season

3 of 7 The Anfield faithful wait until only the eighth minute to see their first goal of the season when Gerrard side-foots home

4 of 7 The Liverpool captain goes close again but finds TNS goalkeeper Gerard Doherty equal to the challenge

5 of 7 With 21 minutes on the clock, Gerrard charges down defender Steve Evans and lobs Doherty to make it 2-0

6 of 7 Soon after the hour, the recently arrived Bolo Zenden comes on as a substitute for Stephen Warnock to make his debut

7 of 7 As the game nears its end, Gerrard unleashes a trademark long-range effort to complete his hat-trick and a 3-0 win