Slovenia's Olimpija slipped rather comfortably into today's draw for the first round of the UEFA Cup.

Olimpija, who boast veteran Croatian international Robert Prosinecki among their ranks, won the Slovenian Cup last season.

Steven Gerrard captains Liverpool for the first time tonight in the UEFA Cup clash at Anfield against Olimpija Ljubljana.

Shelbourne will meet Slovenian side Olimpija Ljubljana in the UEFA Cup qualifying round after the draw was made this afternoon.

Houllier's side face Slovenian outfit Olimpija Ljubljana tonight knowing that they are one of only four clubs who have won the competition three times.