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Liverpool’s gruelling pre-season schedule is complete.

Their 30,000-mile global tour involved games in Bangkok, Brisbane, Adelaide, Kuala Lumpur and Helsinki, prior to Sunday’s final friendly at Swindon.

Brendan Rodgers’ squad remained unbeaten with five wins and a draw, but James Pearce takes a look at who impressed and who struggled to shine ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

You can read through his thoughts by clicking on the gallery above.

Simon Mignolet 7

The Belgium keeper was beaten just once in five outings in pre-season and cemented his place as Liverpool’s No 1. Endured a few moments to forget in Helsinki with his kicking and also flapped at a corner but in the main his form looks good.

Adam Bogdan 6

The free signing from Bolton got game time in Thailand and Kuala Lumpur and did little wrong. Looks like an upgrade on Brad Jones but will have to wait for his chance.

Nathaniel Clyne 8

The £12million summer purchase from Southampton already looks at home in a Reds shirt. Solid defensively and a threat going forward, the England right-back shone during the tour and will be one of the first names on Rodgers’ teamsheet next weekend.

Joe Gomez 8

When the teenager arrived from Charlton in a £3.5million deal, there was talk of him being sent out on loan to continue his development. But his outstanding performances in pre-season have convinced Rodgers that he’s ready for Premier League duty. Calm and composed, he now appears to be the manager’s first choice left-back.

Alberto Moreno 5

Found wanting defensively on occasions and in serious danger of being overlooked against Stoke. It was telling that he was sent to Swindon rather than Helsinki. Still has much to prove after a difficult first season with the Reds.

Martin Skrtel 7

A solid pre-season from the long-serving Slovakian centre-back, who is a strong contender for the vice-captaincy. His starting spot is secure with the only debate surrounding who partners him.

Dejan Lovren 6

The £20million Croatian enjoyed a trouble free evening in Helsinki after struggling in Kuala Lumpur but his pre-season form has been patchy. Despite that Rodgers looks set to put his faith in him at Stoke.

Mamadou Sakho 7

Scored against Thai All Stars and did little wrong against Brisbane but was surprisingly left out of the matches against Adelaide, Malaysia and Helsinki. In danger of warming the bench at the Britannia.

Kolo Toure 5

Started in Bangkok and made a cameo in Brisbane but didn’t feature again until Swindon on Sunday. The squad’s elder statesman is still Liverpool’s fourth choice centre-back.

Lucas Leiva 6

The experienced Brazilian performed well as the holding midfielder offering protection to the back four on the tour. However, he was overlooked for Helsinki and was sent to Swindon instead. Liverpool have looked a stronger side with him playing behind Henderson and Milner.

James Milner 8

The new arrival from Manchester City was one of the standout performers in the Far East and Australia. Shone in the central midfield role he relishes and scored in both Brisbane and Adelaide.

Jordan Henderson 7

Liverpool’s new captain has already struck up a promising partnership with fellow England international Milner. Has embraced the extra responsibility of taking the armband.

Joe Allen 5

A desperately frustrating pre-season for the Welshman. After playing in Bangkok, he didn’t feature again for the rest of the tour. Then his outing at Swindon was quickly cut short by a hamstring injury.

Emre Can 6

His extended holiday following the European Under-21 Championships meant he only made an appearance at Swindon. Performed well in his favoured midfield role but unlikely to be rushed into duty at Stoke.

Joao Carlos Teixeira 7

Some moments of real quality from the attacking midfielder, who was making his comeback from a broken leg. Created the opening goal in Bangkok and was unfortunate not to play again on tour. Scored with a stunning 40-yard lob in the practice match against local side Felda United in Malaysia. Also caught the eye after replacing Allen at Swindon. 7

Jordan Rossiter 6

There was the welcome sight of the Academy graduate back playing again after injury cut short the previous campaign for him. Started in Bangkok and came off the bench in Brisbane and Kuala Lumpur.

Lazar Markovic 5

The Serbian’s tough start to life at Liverpool goes on. His early goal in Bangkok, when he played in an advanced central role, offered hope but Rodgers clearly remains unconvinced by him. Played just six minutes of football in the three other tour games and was sent to Swindon rather than Helsinki. Still lacks belief.

Jordon Ibe 9

The flying winger has been Liverpool’s outstanding performer in pre-season. He’s still raw but his potential is frightening. His equaliser in Malaysia was a sensational strike and his claims to start at Stoke can’t be ignored.

Adam Lallana 7

Got off to a flyer with fine finishes against both Bangkok and Brisbane. Looks hungry to make up for lost time after an injury-plagued first year at Anfield.

Roberto Firmino 6

The £29million Brazilian attacker missed the entire tour due to his extended break after the Copa America. Showed flashes of his class at Swindon but needs time to get up to speed. Likely to be on the bench at Stoke.

Philippe Coutinho 7

Like Firmino, his pre-season was short due to his international commitments. However, a man of the match display against HJK Helsinki proved he’s ready for Stoke. Last term’s Player of the Year scored against the Finnish champions and was a threat throughout.

Danny Ings 7

Has adjusted well to the pressures of life with the Reds following his move from Burnley. Got off the mark in Adelaide before enduring a tough night in Helsinki when some chances went begging. Will be better for the experiences of recent weeks.

Divock Origi 6

A mixed start for the young Belgian, who finally kicked off his Liverpool career after a season-long loan at Lille. Scored in Bangkok but missed a hatful of opportunities in Kuala Lumpur. Finished on a high by coming off the bench to break the deadlock in Finland.

Christian Benteke 8

A delay in sorting out the payment structure of his £32.5million move from Aston Villa dashed the Reds’ hopes of flying him out on the tour. Belatedly, took his bow at Swindon and marked the occasion with a sensational volley. Short of match fitness but simply has to start at Stoke.