Liverpool youngster Neco Williams insists he's hungry for more first-team appearances.

The 18-year-old scored the winning goal for the Reds in their 1-0 win over Shrewsbury in the FA Cup fourth-round replay earlier this year.

Williams now has five appearances to his name, which he admits is a definite surprise.

Asked by the club's website if he could have predicted the season he's had, Williams said: "No, not at all. But obviously with hard work and dedication it can happen.

"I'm just taking it day by day, just grasping it all in. It's unbelievable training and being with one of the best teams in the world.

"To train with them every day, gaining experience is improving me as a player. I'm just growing in confidence every time I train with them.

"It is still a bit surreal. Like when you go in training and see the players, you kind of pinch yourself and be like, 'Am I really here?'

"But as soon as you get on the grass, all your emotions go and you just focus on trying to do as best as you can."

Asked about his future plans, Williams added "As soon as that final whistle goes, the next thing you're thinking about is, 'When can I play next?'

"The best way to do that is just keep working hard, keep improving and hopefully the boss will pick me whenever I'm next available.

"Hopefully I just keep playing, keep working hard. Hopefully my chances will come and when I'm a bit older and [have] gained the experience, I'll be able to fight for [a place] against Trent."