Joe Cole Scores The Quickest European Goal Against Steaua Bucharest

Midfielder Joe Cole scored the quickest European goal in Liverpool’s illustrious history to set his under-strength side up for a 4-1 victory over Steaua Bucharest at Anfield.

The England international took just 25 seconds of their opening Europa League Group K match to find the net for his first strike since joining on a free transfer from Chelsea in the summer.

The former Chelsea star capitalised on a defensive error by Steaua defence to finish low off the inside of the post after only 25 seconds.