Rather than name someone he came up against during his senior career at Anfield, the Englishman instead decided to call Brandon Barker, a former Manchester City youngster who he competed against in youth football, his toughest ever opponent.

The Reds defender has entered the final few months of his contract at Anfield and his long term future at the Premier League club remains uncertain.Along with teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van

Fresh off thrashing Tottenham 4-0 in the semi-final second leg midweek to book their place in the Carabao Cup final, Liverpool continue their quest for another Wembley date when they head to Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle.