Liverpool midfielder James Milner hailed the performance of Naby Keita after victory over West Ham.

The Reds thrashed West Ham 4-0 at Anfield on Sunday.

Milner said: "There is expectation at the beginning of the season and everyone wants a good start.

"We've made some new signings and it was going to be a tough start.

"Last year was a long season and with the World Cup boys coming back in with such a short rest, they have done well. I've done it before and know how hard it is.

"It has benefited me [having the summer off]. It's the same with all teams with international players out and the first game after pre-season is always tough.

"Naby Keita is a good player, you can see that and he's only going to get better. Coming into a new team is not always easy. You can only imagine how good he's going to be with more time with the boys.

"He's top quality and like all the signings we've brought in there's even more competition. That's what you want."