Johnson makes bow as Liverpool draw

Glen Johnson made his Liverpool debut as a second-half substitute on Wednesday night as the Reds were held to a goalless draw by St Gallen.

It was Liverpool's opening pre-season fixture and they were made hard to work for a share of the spoils in Switzerland.

Rafa Benitez used the game to give each member of his 24-man squad a much-needed run-out.

Ryan Babel went close early on for Liverpool, but Philipp Degen had to be alert on 14 minutes when he was forced into a desperate clearance after Ze Vitor had cut the ball back from a dangerous position on the right.

The Reds were let off the hook moments later when Mario Caceras somehow contrived to hit the post from close range following another neat move down the right.

New boy Johnson showed some neat touches after the break and almost netted but he drilled his shot wide.

Dani Pacheco and Yossi Benayoun then combined to create an opening that saw the Israeli cut inside and force a fine save out of the St Gallen keeper.

David Ngog then wasted a good chance from a corner as the game ended all square.

They are next in action on Sunday against Rapid Vienna in the Austrian capital.