Liverpool midfielder Tom Hill is proud being U21 captain this season.

Hill feels the responsibility has helped his game.

He told the LFC match programme: “It's been a good experience to lead the lads. As one of the older lads in the team, I've been around for longer and I think I've always been quite vocal on the pitch.

“Barry has given me the armband this season and I've grown into it. It has definitely given me confidence because Barry sees me as somebody he can trust. Being an older lad in the group, if there's any issues he can come to me and talk about it.

“I've not really changed much. I've kept doing what I've always been doing by being vocal on the pitch and tried to help the younger lads build up to playing in the 21s."

Hill added: “Goals are important for me. I like to get in the box as much as I can from midfield and help the team to win. I base my game around a lot of different things, but goals are definitely one of the important ones.

“I'd say my preferred position at the minute is at eight, box-to-box, so I can do my defensive work and get forward. I like to do both sides of the game."