Liverpool have received the go-ahead from the city council to build a new 60,000 all-seater stadium.

Council leaders approved a 999-year lease on Friday for a piece of land in the city's Stanley Park, just 300 yards away from their Anfield home.

'It's all systems go. All we need now is the club to confirm the funding,' said council leader Warren Bradley.

Liverpool have until the end of September to convince the council it can come up with money to fund the project.