Van Dijk hails 'world class' Kelleher after Cup triumph

Liverpool keeper Kelleher saluted was another "amazing moment" for him as he lifted the Carabao Cup for a second time and hopes the trophy can provide the Reds with "momentum" for the rest of the season.

The Irish international said: "It's hard to sum up, these are the moments you dream of celebrating with fans. It’s obviously another amazing moment for me, I’m delighted.

"Hopefully, we won’t get ahead of ourselves but it’s a great start to give us momentum for the rest of the season winning this first trophy.

"We’ve players to come back, but the young lads have been brilliant as well so we’re in a good place at the minute to keep it going."

Match winner, Virgil van Dijk was full of praise for Kelleher, who produced a number of saves throughout the game.

The Dutchman said: "I'm probably one of his biggest fans, I’ve always said he’s world class and he stepped up again today.

"It’s good to see, he’s a good goalkeeper and that’s what we need at a club like Liverpool."

Van Dijk also praised the efforts of the younger players in the Liverpool squad and hopes they can use this experience to "kick on" throughout the rest of the season.

"When you’re young and you get an opportunity you have to grab it with both hands and it’s easier said than done, but the guys did it," he said.

"The culture at the club makes them do it again and it’s good to see.

"I’ve said this many times before but it’s a start, they should use this to kick on and I’m sure they will.

"Players will come back in time but they should keep pushing, keep trying to get close to the team and be part of the squad.

"To experience this as a 17, 18 or 19-year-old is only beneficial so let’s see."