Birthday boy Robbie Fowler is doing everything he can to make boss Rafael Benitez's decision about his future at Liverpool as difficult as possible.

Fowler struck seconds before the break to secure a 1-0 win over a defiant Bolton on his 31st birthday.

And his all-round play will give Benitez plenty of food for thought as he plans for the future.

Of the match, Benitez said: "That was good for Robbie to score on his birthday, and I know that it means I will be answering questions about his contract situation.

"All can say is that I want to see him scoring goals and playing well; if he does that it will be good for everybody."