"He is a man. Just because he is only 19, it doesn't mean he can't compete with players who are older and more experienced than him.
"At Liverpool he showed just why the manager decided to sign him. He was strong, he had no fear and he was one of the best players on the pitch.
"Anderson is a different player to Scholes or Keane, but he has similar qualities to them. Every player has his own style, his own mentality, and Anderson is showing people what great qualities he has."