irrespective

Win the World Cup, hence the 18-month contract and the belief he will then move on, irrespective of the outcome in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

England lacked spark, irrespective of the fact it was a game played against an Andorra side devoid of any ambition other than to avoid being embarrassed.

Put simply, it is a recruitment drive that looks to have blown Liverpool's rivals out of the water, irrespective of the ambitious efforts of Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea.

The Scot viewed almost every journalist in the 'against us' camp, so he tended to treat their opinions with disdain, irrespective of their validity.

Ekitike could have had a hat-trick, missing two presentable headed chances, but this was a performance rich in promise that suggests he is a Premier League-ready striker, irrespective of further Liverpool transfer activity.