James Milner says Liverpool have identified the Capital One Cup as a potentially winnable trophy this season.

The Reds have found a new sense of confidence under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp and ahead of Wednesday night's league cup quarter-final against Southampton, midfielder Milner feels it is a piece of silverware the Merseyside club are capable of clinching ahead of a successful are at Anfield.

"It is a great chance of a trophy," said Milner.

"The League Cup gets some bad press at times for whatever reason, but if you ask every team they would take a League Cup this season. We are one game away from semi-finals and then a shot at Wembley. It comes around quickly but it is a great competition.

"I have been lucky enough to win it and hopefully I can win it again. It is the first competition you can win this season, no one will be complaining if we are sat there in February or March whenever the final is with a trophy in the cabinet with plenty more games to go. Everyone would be delighted with that.

"I think we have a talented squad; we have a great mix of youth and experience and obviously a new manager, the stadium is being upgraded as well so I think it is a great time to be involved at the club. It is exciting times for everyone. If we keep working hard, keep improving, keep doing our job then hopefully we can be successful."