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Brendan Rodgers hails ‘terrific’ youngster

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has hailed young defender Jon Flanagan as a terrific player after he netted his first senior goal for the club.

The Reds thrashed Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane yesterday afternoon and it was right-back Flanagan that scored the pick of the goals after he thumped home a Luis Suarez cross.

Flanagan, who is just 20-years-old, came into the spotlight after his performance in the Merseyside Derby against Everton earlier on in the season, and after netting his first goal for the club, Rodgers couldn’t help but praise the youngster.

Rodgers said: ‘Only one club has come in for him on loan, a club in League One.

‘He’s a terrific boy that has played for the under-21s, in practice games with about two people watching.

‘And whoever he’s up against, he doesn’t change. I thought when he came in for a few games this was a kid that can handle it.

‘And since he came in and played in the derby, where he was man of the match against Everton, he’s been fantastic.

‘His confidence has grown and grown over time.

‘A young player like that, probably a couple of years ago, might not have had a chance.

‘Or maybe someone comes in, does well for a few games then drifts away.

‘So I’ve said to him, ‘just play every game as if you haven’t cracked it, go out and be the best you can be’, and that’s what he’s done.

‘His goal was a brilliant finish. I’m delighted for him, he’s a real good boy and you can see how much it means for him and the supporters.’

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

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