Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has dismissed comparisons between Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.

Pogba was outstanding for United in their rout of Newcastle on Saturday.

Afterwards, Benitez was asked about Pogba in comparison to his former Liverpool captain Gerrard.

Benitez said: “They are different.

“Stevie was a top-class player for so many years. He was very consistent and could make the difference in every game, with or without the ball. He was a top-class player.

“Pogba is a great player, but he still has to be consistent for years like Stevie was for ten or 15 years."