Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was proud of his young teammates after their Carabao Cup final triumph against Chelsea.

The Reds won 1-0 thanks to Van Dijk's extra-time winner.

The defender later said: "So much (pride). All the young boys on the pitch, in extra time. It's incredible, I'm so proud of the team.

"Intense game for both sides, they had chances we had chances. Amazing. First trophy as Liverpool captain, it's all for the fans so let's enjoy it.

"It's emotion, it's everything I am so proud of the boys. All of the young boys playing their part in what we achieved today it's incredible and on to more."

On manager Jurgen Klopp, he added: "You should always savour the good moments, this is definitely one of them.

"Listen, we will never take things for granted and you see today it could have been the other was as well that we lost but we did a job, even with all the problems we have had before the game.

"I'm so proud, proud to be part of this club and especially proud of the boys."