Liverpool ball-boy Oakley Cannonier has won praise from former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho for his role in the decisive fourth goal for their Champions League triumph over Barcelona.

Liverpool used their ballboys to full effect on Tuesday night as a quick Trent Alexander-Arnold corner set up Divock Origi for the winner against Barcelona.

"You want a quick throw in, the ball boys need to know you want a quick throw in. The ball must arrive fast. I had a club where the club never understood how important the ball boys are," Mourinho told RT.

"Even if you are winning, that speed is important. The goal kicks, the tempo of the game, the ball boys, in a good structure, can also play a part

"People don't know that a real football club, every detail is very, very important. In this game, the kid, very intelligent, very bright. I don't know if he's an academy player or not, but the kid knew what he was going to do."