Carra: Now he has boss' confidence
One Anfield legend knew better than any other observer the difficulty of the task facing young defender Jon Flanagan when he was selected at left-back for Saturday's Merseyside derby.
Before he evolved into an international-class centre-half for Liverpool, the now retired Jamie Carragher was regularly fielded on the left side of defence by Gerard Houllier.
The 35-year-old was therefore an interested spectator of his fellow Scouser at Goodison Park, and now expects the Reds' No.38 to earn further opportunities under Brendan Rodgers.
"It was great for me to see two local lads on opposite sides who were the two outstanding outfield players on the pitch," Carragher said.
"I thought the best player on the pitch was Simon Mignolet, but in terms of outfield players it was Flanagan and [Ross] Barkley. For me, they were the two stand-out players in the teams.
"Flanagan came in at left-back. I've played there and it's not easy playing on your opposite side. Flanagan proved himself under Kenny Dalglish.
"We talk about young English players getting a chance, well Flanagan gets a chance and is one of the best players in the derby match.
"Now he has the confidence of Brendan Rodgers, I think we'll see a lot more of him."