Liverpool senior players will welcome the appointment of Roy Hodgson as new manager.
The News of the World says Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher have their minds on the World Cup, but will back the arrival of the current Fulham manager.
Liverpool players not at the tournament return to pre-season training this Friday, by which time Hodgson's appointment should be formally announced.
But he will still face crunch talks with Torres and skipper Gerrard after the World Cup.
Both will want to know his transfer plans and how he intends to ensure that Liverpool become a major force again.
They have made it clear they will consider all their options when they return from South Africa next month.
