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We put out a very strong side, Benitez hits back over Cup selection

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez defended his selection policy after his side escaped with a 1-1 draw at Luton.

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Peter Crouch gave Liverpool an undeserved lead but League One Luton pulled level thanks to an own goal from John Arne Riise.

Benitez said: "When you play Crouch, who is the centre-forward for England, Yossi Benayoun, who is an international, Dirk Kuyt, who is an international player, and Andriy Voronin, you give the other team the message that you have a very strong side.

"The other players were injured."

John Arne Riise's own goal gave Luton a deserved replay against Liverpool

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