Anfield stadium expansion: Roof truss lifted into place

The 650-tonne roof truss was lifted into place by two 252ft-high cranes

A 650-tonne roof truss has been lifted on to Anfield's Main Stand as part of work to expand Liverpool's home ground.

The structure was fixed on to towers by two of the UK's largest cranes and took eight hours to be put in place.

Liverpool, which began work on the stadium expansion last year, said it marked another "incredible chapter".

Work is under way to increase Anfield's capacity from about 45,500 to 59,000. The Main Stand will feature a new third tier, adding 8,300 seats.

The Anfield Road Stand will then be expanded to add a further 4,800 seats.

The £100m work is expected to be completed in time for the 2016-17 season.

Ian Ayre, the club's chief executive, said: "This is an historic milestone in Anfield's history as the stadium transformation continues to take shape.

"This is a redevelopment that gives us a fantastic opportunity to ensure that all the rich history and traditions that make this stadium so special can continue for many years to come."

The history of Anfield

• Anfield opened in 1884 with a capacity of about 20,000 and was originally the home of Everton FC, until a row over rent saw the Toffees move to Goodison Park and the newly-formed Liverpool FC take up residence in 1892

• The famous Spion Kop opened in 1906, and a redesign in 1928 gave it a capacity of 30,000

• Anfield's highest attendance came in 1952, when 61,905 saw the Reds take on Wolverhampton Wanderers

• The introduction of seating on the Kop and redesigns of the Anfield Road, Kemlyn Road (Centenary) and Main stands in the 1970s, 80s and 90s brought the stadium to its existing capacity of just over 45,000

Source: Liverpool FC