Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted his admiration for Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford.

Klopp has hailed Patrick Bamford's first season in the Premier League as the Leeds forward continues to prove his doubters wrong.

The Whites striker has scored 14 goals this term - the second highest for an Englishman behind Harry Kane.

He told reporters: "What a player, Bamford!

"I can remember, I'm pretty sure before the season I heard on talkSPORT, people saying that Leeds need a proper goalscorer, Bamford is not good enough, stuff like this. I'm so happy that he could prove them all wrong!

"He's an exceptional player. The work-rate is outstanding, and he still plays the football he plays on top of that, and scores goals. That's rare.

"They have a lot of interesting players, but Bamford, I'm really happy for him. I dont know him, obviously, but it's a nice career, a little bit later than others but still very impressive."