Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is eager to get Jon Flanagan tied down.

The young fullback has missed this season due to serious knee injury, but remains highly regarded by Rodgers.

The 22 year-old is about to enter the final year of his current deal and Rodgers wants to get his signature on a new deal.

Last season, Flanagan was being likened to Brazilian hero Marcos Cafu.

Cafu declared: "He has speed, strength and determination. He's an athlete who goes after it and never gives it up. That's exactly what I used to do; there were no missing chances for me, no tiredness and no being dejected.

"I see that style in him too. I hope he continues that way and achieves as many trophies as I did."