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Plymouth defender Ben Purrington: We're ready for experienced Liverpool

Plymouth defender Ben Purrington says they'll be ready for a more experienced Liverpool in tonight's FA Cup replay.

Plucky Plymouth held out for a goalless draw to add another game to Liverpool's already congested fixture schedule.

And Purrington, 20, insists he is not scared of facing the likes of Roberto Firmino, Daniel Sturridge, Adam Lallana and Philippe Coutinho.

He said: “Klopp might put in more experienced players but we will approach it with the same mentality and try and get a result.

“It definitely gave us confidence with the players they played like Lallana, Sturridge and Firmino especially coming on and you had to pinch yourself at times.

“It was a great experience up there and topped it off getting a result.

“It was a bit strange holding up Lallana on the edge of the box, playing against England players. It was mad and growing up you never think you're going to play at Anfield."

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