Liverpool fullback Trent Alexander-Arnold admits he's been studying the game of England teammate John Stones.

Alexander-Arnold says he appreciates how the Manchester City defender has played in midfield when called upon over the past year.

"I enjoy learning about the game," said the England international.

"Watching things, watching players, different systems, different teams, how different players play it and there are some players who play it really well.

"I think as someone who plays the inverted, hybrid role - I don't know what people call it these days - then it is obviously John Stones.

"He is someone who, for a long time, I have admired his game; he is exceptional, so I watch him a lot - clips or even when I am just watching City's games, I will sit and focus on him.

"I have always admired him and I admire the way [Stones' City team-mate] Rodri plays.

"He is pivotal in that team and someone who is massively underrated but like we have seen recently, when you take him out of the team, they are not the same. That just shows how important he is.

"I would say it is those kinds of players I watch, but there are a lot. I will watch players from the past as well - [Sergio] Busquets, [Xabi] Alonso, [Andrea] Pirlo, Stevie G [Gerrard] - those players I have always enjoyed watching."