UEFA said: “Their fans showing Palestinian flags was intended to offend Israelis, and the tricolour can have the same effect on the English and Northern Irish."
Rodgers was bullish as he claimed: "The boys showed a lot of character out there today – it's just frustrating that the character in question was David Brent."
The PM, who is under pressure to resign following the news he holds shares in an offshore account, said he had been approached by the stricken club, who currently face relegation.