We asked you which former Premier League player you would like to see back in the English top flight next season and why?

Alex Brown:, external Olof Mellberg for me. Loved the Villa and always gave 100%. We wouldn't be in the mess we are with him at the back.

Great bloke, gave every away fan a shirt on his last game.

Patrick G:, external Yohan Cabaye. That Olly Giroud would never have won best looking Premier League player with dreamboat back in a Toon shirt.

Chris King:, external Carlos Tevez. He has unfinished business at West Ham.

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Here we go then, handslap o'clock in the tunnel in Istanbul.

The draw for the last 16 is on Friday. Let's find out who will be in it.

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Last week, England's representatives in the Europa League were rather upstaged by a pulsating 3-3 draw between Scottish champions Celtic and Italian heavyweights Inter Milan.

If the second leg is half as good, it should be an absolute cracker. Can Ronny Deila pull off arguably the biggest result of his Celtic career to date?

We'll keep you updated on the key moments, but if you want to follow every shot and save in Milan, check out our dedicated live text of Inter v Celtic.

I'm a bit unsettled by that picture. Sinister stuff from BR.

Ten minutes from kick-off now. All aboard the Europa League goals express.

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, speaking to ITV4: "It'll be a brilliant atmosphere. Our young players play at one of the most intimidating grounds in world football - Anfield. It's a great experience for them and I hope they'll cope.

"We have got a lot of games, but the selection has been more because of the injuries. We've a lot of players out injured, who haven't been able to travel. As you see on the team sheet, there are a lot of young players and we'll hope they'll benefit from the experience.

"We understand every game is difficult, but the players have been outstanding. We changed the way of playing around November time, but that's determined by the players and how they follow that. The team will be energetic tonight for sure.

"I said to the players that we have to be patient. In the opening 20 minutes, try to control the game and dominate the ball. If you can't do that, then you try to dominate without the ball."

Asked by commentator Sam Matterface if he has decided who will take a penalty if Liverpool get one: "Yes, you'll take it."

It's a cracking atmosphere in Istanbul, plenty of flags flying and a whole world of noise. An early Liverpool goal could kill it down.

We asked you which former Premier League player you would like to see back in the English top flight next season and why?

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Paul Davies:, external Love Rafael Van der Vaart, but really, Paul Pogba. So much volley quality.

I'm sure all Manchester United fans wish he had never left for Juventus... on a free transfer.

Waqas Hussain:, external Arjen Robben to Chelsea. Was quality for our back-to-back title-winning team. Has been magnificent since.

Mark Ball:, external Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo, the two greatest players that are still playing that have graced the Premier League.

That's a whole new debate right there Mark.

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Is Demba Ba fit or not? I'm none the wiser after that.

He does start though.

Besiktas coach Slaven Bilic, speaking to ITV4: "A 1-0 scoreline is a good result for Liverpool but it gives us hope and a chance. We will have to be as compact and disciplined as we were at Anfield, but with the ball we will have to be a little bit more creative. We have to use the big amount of space they give you sometimes because they attack with numbers.

"Demba Ba is not 100% fit but he wasn't in Liverpool. But if he wasn't fit, he wouldn't play tonight. He's fit, he's on fire and we need him big time to beat Liverpool tonight.

"We have great supporters. The stadium is not in the centre of town so it's not usually full, but the fans are going to be or 12th player."

Evening Standard journalist Tom Collomosse: "Here's globalisation for you: not a single Italian in the Fiorentina XI, nor an Englishman in the Tottenham side. 15 countries represented."

Speaking of men you'd like to see back in the Premier League, how about Besiktas coach Slaven Bilic? You don't get enough top-class managers who play in a metal band for my money.

Get him in.

Chelsea

Cryptic tweet alert: "Watch out for major news on chelseafc.com this evening..."

Free parking at the next game? A new ground at last? The return of Winston Bogarde?

We asked you which former Premier League player you would like to see back in the English top flight next season and why?

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Kev Kev The King:, external Eduardo. A hell of a striker before 'that' tackle against Birmingham.

The former Arsenal goal-hanger, who scored 20 goals in 67 games for the Gunners, is now at Flamengo.

Martin Samuel:, external‏ Definitely Nemanja Vidic. Was one of the best headers of the ball I've seen.

Five Premier League titles with Manchester United and now in mid-table with Inter... maybe he would come back.

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In tonight's later game, Everton are surely, surely already through against the Swiss side Young Boys. Four away goals in the first leg means that unless they lose 4-0 (or heavier) they are in the last 16.

You've got the basis of a good midfield between you there.

Could Dirk Kuyt still do a job?

We asked which former Premier League player you would like to see back in the English top flight.

Rich, Southampton: Mine would have to be Dirk Kuyt - tireless worker, never stopped running.

Kevin Uppal from Leeds: "One former player" - I guess the rules include players that left due to retirement. Scholes, Scholes and Scholes. If Pirlo can still do it....so can Scholes. Gosh I hope he's reading this.

Luke H: Luka Modric. Such an elegant and composed passer of the ball.

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Cameron Brannagan: 18-year-old midfielder Brannagan (pictured) can play just behind the striker or on either wing. He is one of the most highly-rated prospects in the club's academy - and has even been linked with a move to Barcelona., external He's on the bench tonight.

Ryan Fulton: Goalkeeper Fulton, 18, hails from Burnley but plays under-21 international football for Scotland. He rivals Danny Ward for the number 1 jersey in the club's under-21 side. Fulton travelled but is not in the final squad.

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers named five teenagers in the squad tonight as he prepares to take on Besiktas in the midst of an injury crisis.

Most of you will be familiar with Jordon Ibe - who is rapidly establishing himself as a first-team regular at Anfield - but what of the lesser-known names who have made the trip to Turkey?

Jordan Williams: Welsh youngster Williams can operate in central midfield or central defence. The 19-year-old came through the Liverpool academy and made his first-team debut for the Reds in the League Cup win over Middlesbrough in September, scoring in the epic penalty shoot-out. He is a fluent Welsh speaker and he's on the bench tonight.

Jerome Sinclair: 18-year-old Sinclair (pictured) plays as a striker. He was snapped up from the West Brom academy aged 14. He made his first-team debut aged 16 in a 2012 League Cup tie against West Brom, becoming Liverpool's youngest ever player (a record he still holds).

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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino was in good spirits as he arrived for tonight's game in Italy even though Fiorentina are unbeaten in their four home meetings against English sides - a 0-0 draw and three 2-0 wins.

They've not got Batigol up front these days though...