Former Liverpool defender John Scales is impressed by what he's seen from young Uruguay centre-half Sebastian Coates.

Scales feels he has all attributes to be a big success in a red shirt and is convinced he will go from strength to strength under the influence of the likes of Jamie Carragher.

"I've seen glimpses of him in action for Liverpool and during the Copa America. He's obviously adapting to the pace of the Barclays Premier League and that will take him a little bit of time, but I like what I've seen," Scales told Liverpoolfc.tv.

"He won the young player of the tournament at the Copa America so you can see that he is a talent. I think having Suarez there, a fellow Uruguayan, will help him too.

"I think he's got a good mental attitude and the right personality to be a success at Liverpool.

"He can only benefit from having the likes of Jamie Carragher there; senior players who can help him to progress and improve as a player.

"They know all about the ethos of the club and I think he'll be excited about learning more and bedding in at Liverpool. I expect him to be central part of that team over the next few years."