Liverpool fullback Neco Williams appreciates the leadership of Sadio Mane.

The Senegalese spends most sessions trying to get the better of the young defender usually occupying the same flank, but he doesn't mind one bit.

“Playing against the best players in the world in training can only help me," he said.

“I'm usually up against Sadio [Mane], so that can't be anything but helpful. Training against him every day is definitely going to improve my one-vs-one defending!

“I've definitely improved a lot and matured in my game a lot since going up to Melwood. I'm loving every minute of it!"