Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has told his players to put the FA Cup final to the back of their minds.

The Scot stated that tonight's clash with Fulham at Anfield is the Reds' first priority and said that places in this Saturday's showpiece are still up for grabs.

"The FA Cup final is a game beyond what we are playing now," said the 61-year-old. "We are playing Fulham and we have got to pick a team that is going to beat them.

"We've got 20-odd players that we can put on to a pitch. Everyone will read something into the team that we pick but we just want everyone fit and available for the weekend.

"We have to give every player the best possible chance to be available for Saturday but, at the same time, we have got a responsibility to win this game. That is the priority."

Dalglish guided Liverpool to their first trophy since 2006 with victory in the Carling Cup in February.