'I'm not leaving - this is my team and my club'

Liverpool midfield Harvey Elliott, speaking to Amazon Prime: "It is hard to put into words. All my life I've dreamt of playing Champions League football, not only for my boyhood club, but to play here at Anfield in front of our fans and especially to score is a pinch me moment.

"The family are here watching down and it is an amazing feeling but it is done now - I need to go into training tomorrow and make sure I'm putting the work in again.

On what Slot said to him at half-time: "He just said go out and play and enjoy the game and do it for ourselves really. I wanted to go on and affect the game but also enjoy it.

"I've dreamt as a kid of playing on this stage so I just wanted to enjoy the moment and take it all in my stride and help the team out."

On his celebration: "It is pretty clear to be honest - I am not leaving. This is my team and my club.

"I'm a massive fan and we're in a great position so far this season. I haven't really seen the chat, but my friends have messaged me and called me about a few things. It is always going to happen in January, especially after being out for a long time and not playing as much as I want to, but that is football.

"I've had conversations with the gaffer but, at the same time, I need to understand the situation. The team is flying - we are first in the Premier League and Champions League. For me to go in and say I should be starting it would be silly of myself really. You know what the answer is going to be.

"I need to stay patient and when I am getting opportunities, however long it is, just enjoy the moment, especially after being injured for three months at the start of the season.

"I just want to enjoy my football and when a chance comes I need to show the gaffer that if I am needed I am ready."