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Liverpool boss Rodgers proud of youngsters in derby draw

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was proud of his kids after their 2-2 draw at Everton.

It was also his first Merseyside derby.

Rodgers said: "Raheem is 17 years old, Suso is 18, Andre 19, Jonjo Shelvey 20, while Joe Allen and Jordan Henderson are 22.

"They are all young players who will only grow and get better and better.

"So it was another terrific stride forward for us.

"I look at my team and how they stood up to everything against a very experienced team in a real cauldron of an atmosphere and I am very proud.""

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