Trent Alexander-Arnold has been named new vice-captain of Liverpool.

The defender succeeds James Milner after his departure for Brighton.

Virgil van Dijk, who has been appointed new club captain, told liverpoolfc.com: “It's a proud moment for him obviously and his family.

“I think he's in a phase now where he has to make that transition of becoming a big leader for the football club. I think he will make those steps. And with the help obviously of myself and the others, Robbo, Ali, Mo, obviously the manager, he can make the next step.

“I think to give that responsibility to him could definitely even more benefit him as well. So it's a very good choice.

"Obviously the others as well, they are as important and we all have to make sure that we take the responsibility."