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Our Liverpool FC reporter James Pearce says Brendan Rodgers is aiming to beat Italian giants AC Milan in tonight's game in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Reds could head back to the UK should they fail to pick up three points tonight and Pearce says that Rodgers wants his side to reach next week's final in Miami.

He says: "Brendan Rodgers said that, as far as he's concerned, he wants to stay in this competition as long as he can.

"He's vowed to play a strong team against Milan."

Pearce also gives his take on Sebastian Coates ' Liverpool future and discusses Rodgers' praise for maverick Italian Mario Balotelli.

*You can follow Liverpool's tour of the USA every step of the way. James Pearce and Kristian Walsh will be bringing you news, views and exclusive footage from the Reds' trip, from Boston to Charlotte, and maybe Miami. There is also a dedicated live blog every day, running right through the day and covering the games.