Joe Gomez is keen to use the Europa League to continue his development after losing his starting place in the Liverpool team, reports the London Evening Standard.

The 18-year-old was a surprise choice at left-back for the first four Premier League matches after arriving from Charlton for £3.5million in the summer.

"It's been a great experience for me getting the game time," said Gomez, who shone at right-back for Charlton last term. "I've learned a lot already and I'm looking to keep on working. I had aspirations to come in and be involved and try and have an impact but I knew with me being young that I might have to bide my time.

"But at the same time I wanted to come to the club to play under a manager like Brendan Rodgers, who gives young players a chance, so I have to take the opportunities I get.

"The Europa League is a massive competition and we want to do as well as we can in it."