James Milner insists Liverpool will bounce back from their embarrassing loss to Aston Villa.

The reigning champions were blown away with a 7-2 defeat at Villa Park last Sunday, ending their perfect start to the Premier League season.

But Milner fully expects his team to emerge stronger for the experience.

"Nowhere near the level needed yesterday," the vice-captain posted on social media on Monday.

"We need to stand up, take everything on the chin, stick together and bounce back...and we will #ynwa."