Liverpool midfielder James McConnell feels he's always improving training with senior players.

McConnell made his senior debut last week in the Europa League win against Toulouse.

“It was a great experience," he told the official Liverpool matchday programme of linking up with the seniors during the summer.

“I felt it was a big opportunity, especially as it was one with a challenge as I was playing in a position that I hadn't played in for a while, but I thought I did well and hopefully it set me up for further opportunities in the season.

“I was preparing for pre-season with the U21s so anything with the first team was a bonus and to play in all five games and to get a half in most of those matches was a big bonus. I didn't expect that at all.

“You learn a lot from being around the senior players. You see all the work that they put in and how they react after wins or losses, keeping level-headed and how professional they are. I think it really helps you mature quickly and get ready to step into the senior game.

“There's also loads of things you can learn from them individually. [Alexis] Mac Allister is a World Cup winner, [Dominik] Szoboszlai's a top, top player. You can only learn from people like them and [Wataru] Endo, Curtis [Jones], Ryan [Gravenberch] and Harvey [Elliott].

“They also give me little tips. For instance, Harvey was helping me when I was a bit unaware of some of the positional stuff."