Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo hopes that he can continue to prove people wrong.

The Japanese international came into the club in the summer from VfB Stuttgart.

Given he is 31 and a senior player, Endo was a surprise signing by manager Jurgen Klopp.

“To see someone like me come from a small club and play in the Premier League means a lot to the Japanese football world," said Endo to club media.

“I dreamed of it, but I never thought I'd play for a team like Liverpool.

“It was nothing concrete, just a simple dream. I just knew I wanted to play in the Premier League someday, but now I find myself living that dream.

“I'm really pleased that I followed my dream and continued to work hard and that I was able to succeed in making it here, because I hope that my story will influence other children to do so in the future."