Liverpool reserves are goalless with Wigan Athletic at half time at the Racecourse Ground, but Gary Ablett will be encouraged with the way his side has performed against their more experienced opponents. Nabil El Zhar has gone close three times, whilst Craig Lindfield saw a dipping 30 yarder go inches over the bar. The reds' defence has coped well so far with Wigan's front two of Julius Aghahowa and Andreas Johansson, whilst Jay Spearing has outshone Paul Scharner in the middle of midfield.
