Leighton Clarkson feels like he is improving every day training with Liverpool's first-team.

The 19-year-old is enjoying his first preseason with the Liverpool senior squad.

"I feel every single day since I started up here that I've improved every day," the midfielder told the club's website.

"That comes from the manager, that comes from the players. Playing with better players gets you better as a player. I feel like I'm improving every day.

"The professionalism [the players show], they're the players they are for a reason.

"Everything off the pitch – such as dieting and how they prepare themselves before matches and training sessions – is unbelievable to see.

"I have been with the first team for quite a while but getting to know the players every single day, it's something that doesn't come around too often. Obviously you pursue it and it's just good getting advice."

Asked about his targets for the rest of this pre-season, Clarkson replied: "I'd just say try and get as fit as possible for the season – I feel that's all you can do.

"Obviously impress the boss and hopefully I can be in and around it."