Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is backing Trent Alexander-Arnold for big things.

Gerrard described the youngster as “terrific" in his 2015 book 'My Story' – where he tells of how he watched the teenager closely, rating him as a future first-team ace.

The teen is set to face Tottenham in the EFL Cup tonight.

Gerrard said: “Trent Arnold has a terrific chance of making it as a top professional.

“He's quite leggy but he's got a lovely frame and seems to have all the attributes you need.

“He has the right attitude and comes from West Derby, home to Melwood.

“So Trent is another Scouser and apparently, just as I tried to be John Barnes and Steve McMahon, he grew up pretending to be me while playing in the Merseyside parks.

“He can play as a No 6, a holding midfielder, but he's versatile and I've seen him fill various positions. I know England are all over him."