El Zhar follows Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres, Dirk Kuyt, Yossi Benayoun and Daniel Agger in committing his long-term future to the club.

BBC: El Zhar signs new Liverpool deal

The much-maligned Fernando Torres, back in the side because of injuries to Daniel Sturridge and Didier Drogba, flourished early on and almost set up goals for both Juan Mata and Lampard.

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Coach Vicente del Bosque withdrew his misfiring strike-force of Fernando Torres and David Villa in the 58th minute, bringing on David Silva and Daniel Guiza.

CNN: Spain snatch third place at Confederations Cup