Liverpool U18 coach Steven Gerrard says the club is fortunate to count on Jurgen Klopp as manager.

Gerrard was speaking ahead of Liverpool's visit of Sydney this summer.

"I've been asked the question before and I absolutely would have loved to represent Jurgen Klopp during my Liverpool career.

“I think he's a fantastic manager. I think we're lucky and blessed to have him. I can't wait for him to bring that bit of success back to the club.

"I'm very confident he can deliver that. We all love him to bits. You can see him taking the first team forward in big strides – we're getting really, really close."