Liverpool youngster Harvey Elliott insists he was relishing the challenge of being put in the starting lineup against Manchester United.

The 19-year-old was in midfield alongside Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, and held his own throughout the contest.

After a relatively even first half, which Liverpool led 1-0, the home side ran riot in the second period and won 7-0.

"Each and every game you play, that's how it feels [like I'm living a dream]," Elliott said post-game.

"I step on to the pitch here or at the training ground, I put the kit on and play. I live the dream each and every day.

"But at the same time, you have to keep professional. You can't get too overwhelmed by the situation. You have to stay focused and that's what I try to do. You get the buzz and the excitement when the games are over. It's about staying professional and trying to influence the games when I play.

"I wouldn't say I had nerves. Nerves are probably the last thing I had. This is my job. I'd more say it was a nice challenge. You are coming up against players such as Casemiro and Raphael Varane, players who have been in so many big games and won so many trophies.

"It's always a challenge and I try to take the most out of every game I can. The different situations you find yourself in…Personally, it's the mistakes I look back on. That's what I concentrate on and how I can improve when I go into the next game.

"It's nothing to do with being nervous. I'm grateful for every opportunity and I'll keep grasping it with both hands. I just want the best for myself and I want the best for the team."