Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard hailed Jon Flanagan's derby performance for their 3-3 draw at Everton. The 20-year-old started his first derby in an unfamiliar left-back position. But the local lad was Liverpool's stand-out performer in the weekend's thrilling 3-3 draw at Everton.
"Our star man for me was Jon Flanagan by a country mile," said Gerrard, speaking to the Liverpool Echo.
"He doesn't get many headlines but as captain of the team he was the player I am most proud of. I thought he was unbelievable.
"He's been fighting hard in training just to get in the 18, never mind the starting 11, but the manager threw him in at the deep end against a top class player like Mirallas and I thought he was sensational.
"It was one of the best derby performances I have seen for many years.
"He reminds me of Carragher in a lot of ways.
"I don't think you would judge Jon in terms of ability or skill, but he is all about heart, desire, determination and fighting for the cause."
