Liverpool defender Steven Caulker has taken time out of his busy schedule to visit a local school ahead of the League Cup final. The excitement among pupils at Anfield Road Primary School was palpable as the prelude to their Physical Education class was the chance to touch one of the record eight League Cups Liverpool have won. Anfield Road Primary is just one of the schools to benefit from the LFC Foundations Premier League School Sports Programme. The LFC Foundation delivers curriculum PE lessons to different year groups throughout the school to help keep pupils fit and healthy whilst supporting a well rounded education. As an added bonus, Caulker took the opportunity to lend his support to the foundations work. Caulker was delighted to give back to community and hopes he may have inspired athletes of the future Its great to give back and if you look at all the smiles on their faces its definitely worthwhile, he told Sky Sports News HQ.Not only that it helps build their confidence, it could help them in a future career as a professional athlete. Theres a lot of young kids excited and inspired by the cup final ahead.Not shy about getting involved, Caulker took part in a reaction game where the winner was the first to snatch a ball off the top of a cone. Going out in the early rounds, he was an onlooker when it came to the final two. An experience hell be forced to repeat on Sunday as hes cup tied. Caulker pictured alongside students of the Anfield Road Primary School The build up has been different, but nonetheless, theres still great excitement around the city and Im sure there will be in the changing room in the build up to the game, he added. So, it is great to be a part of, I mean, just to see those scenes in the semi-final at Anfield was breathtaking.Caulker is in the strange position of having had his own run in the competition ended by his current club. He was part of the Southampton side thrashed 6-1 by Liverpool in their quarter-final at St Marys on December 2. Ahead of the Capital One Cup final at Wembley, Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet talks about his side’s route to the final Im well aware of how good the team can be, Caulker stated emphatically having felt the full force of Jurgen Klopps Liverpool and, in particular, Daniel Sturridge who scored two that night, but, who has only played four times since.Im sure there are more exciting things to come from him [Sturridge] between now and the end of the season. He scored against Villa, hes looking sharp, hes looking strong, hes always working hard. Ive known him for a long time from previous England camps and hes always got his head down working hard and its no different to how he is now battling away. Hopefully its time for a little bit of luck on his side and he can stay injury free. Caulker believes there is still more to come from Daniel Sturridge His goal ratio is fantastic. I was also on the receiving end of his partnership with [Luis] Suarez. Everyone spoke of how good Suarez was, which theres no doubt, but Sturridge played a big part in that and hes finding form again now.As for his own goals, Caulker is hoping to figure as much as possible between now and the end of the season, preferably at centre-half. Beyond that and the end of his loan spell from Queens Park Rangers, he will see what plays out in the summer. There is a hint, though, that hed like to work with Klopp for as long as possible. Simon Mignolet believes winning the League Cup this weekend could have a similar effect on Liverpool as it did on Chelsea during Jose Mourinhos first spel Hes been fantastic with all the boys and we are all wishing for him to do really well, Caulker said. Hes exactly as you see him on the telly, he doesnt change one bit. Hes great to work with and great to have around the place.You know where you stand with him. You want to work for him. You enjoy him being the manager. Also See: Win can be catalyst for Klopp Road to Wembley Caulker backs sharp Sturridge Barnes and Goater Q&A Cheap Custom Dolphins Jersey . Jason Zucker and Matt Cooke also scored for Minnesota, which has won five of six. Kuemper made five saves in the first, nine in the second, and nine in the third. The rookies best save came with 2:17 left in the third period when he denied former Wild forward Matt Cullen from just outside of the crease on the right side. 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Theyre averaging 660 yards and nearly 60 points through their first four games, and are coming off a 55-19 drubbing of Kansas that could have been much worse.Red Raiders quarterback Pat Mahomes is throwing for 442 yards a game, roughly 100 yards more than the Wildcats (2-2, 0-1) are averaging -- as an entire offense.Their quarterback is awfully good, Snyder said, finally fielding a question about something other than his own offense. They like taking their throws downfield. They have some pretty good wide receivers that run well and have some height to them. I think the thing that they have made a living on is being able to get the ball out of his hands real quick.Of course, that assumes Mahomes will play on Saturday.The FBS total offense leader is day-day-day after hurting his throwing shoulder against the Jayhawks. If he isnt ready, junior Nic Shimonek would get his first career start.Nic jumps out to me just being ready, Kingsbury said, being prepared.Whoever is at quarterback will face a stern test in the Wildcats, who have somewhat atoned for their sketchy offense by leading the league in most defensive categories.Theyre a good defense. There is no question, Kingsbury said. They make you earn every inch of it. They play around the football. Theyre sound in their assignments and their techniques and they play really hard. And yards we get, well earn them.Likewise, the Wildcats will have to earn every yard they get .So far, that hasnt been nearly enough.I have confidence seeing as we have one of the top defenses in the country, Kansas State running back Alex Barnes said, but we do have pressure to score more points than when we did last week in order to win games in the Big 12.As the Wilddcats and Red Raiders prepare to meet, here are some of the main story lines:TECH PLAYS D, TOO: After a couple lousy outings, the Red Raiders held Kansas to 296 yards total offense in last weeks win.dddddddddddd They also forced a pair of turnovers.We havent played our best football yet, Texas Tech defensive back Justis Nelson said. Last week was a piece to that puzzle. Every week were trying to get better.ABOUT THAT PLAY CALLING: Kansas States offensive troubles last week at West Virginia were in part due to play calls, in part due to getting the calls to the quarterback. Snyder said the process was too slow, and that prevented the Wildcats from getting into rhythm.I thought going in to the ballgame that we had solved most of the problems, Snyder said, but obviously I took something for granted, which is my mistake.AND THAT EXECUTION: Jesse Ertz was 10 of 30 for 166 yards with an interception against the Mountaineers , while the Wildcats were held to 2.9 yards per carry on the ground. Those numbers wont cut it even if Kansas State manages to slow down the Red Raiders.It all starts with me having to make better decisions about some things, Snyder said.NIC WHO: If he must start, Shimonek proved last week the Red Raiders are in capable hands. The former Texas prep standout and transfer from Iowa threw four touchdown passes against Kansas.We have a lot of faith in Nic, Texas Tech wide receiver Jonathan Giles said. Hes a hard worker. Hes a good kid on and off the field. I dont think it changes.RUN, RUN, RUN: The Wildcats will try to counter the Red Raiders air-it-out approach by pounding the ball on the ground. They struggled to do that against the Mountaineers, but they might fare better against an inconsistent Texas Tech defense.A lot of teams in the Big 12 have a fast-paced offense, Kansas State running back Charles Jones said. We have to control the ball, and when you run the ball, you can control the clock.---AP college football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '
