Liverpool hero John Barnes believes his old club have the look "of champions" this season.

"It's a great start for them, particularly from the results' perspective and we are in the results business," new Jamaica coach Barnes told Setanta Sports News.

"They haven't played sparkling football but they did well against Manchester United and did well against Marseille so the pleasing thing is that they're picking up points without really playing at the top of their form.

"That's the sign of champions. I'm not saying they're going to be champions but they've got a chance.

"They have to pick up points against the so-called lesser teams which is where they've fallen down."