Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has praised the performance of Stephen Darby after the full-back made his second start of the season in their 1-1 draw at FA Cup opponents Reading.

The 21-year-old also featured in the first XI for the UEFA Champions League meeting with Fiorentina at Anfield when his mistake gifted the Italians a winning goal.

Carragher was therefore impressed with his young team-mate's response, saying: "He played very well and I'm really pleased for him.

"I thought he also did well against Fiorentina recently, and he was just unfortunate at the end of that game with the mistake.

"It wasn't the easiest game against Reading, and it was very difficult to play in, but he showed great character to come back from it."