Former Liverpool midfielder Stewart Downing is impressed by Harvey Elliott.
Downing, now 36, plies his trade with Championship side Blackburn Rovers, and the veteran winger lavished praise on Reds youngster Elliott, who played at Ewood Park on loan last season. Downing compared the 18-year-old to Raheem Sterling.
"I first saw Harvey when we played Liverpool in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Anfield before the season restarted last June," Downing told the Athletic. "I couldn't believe what I was watching.
"He was still only 17 but so mature for his age. I remember Raheem at 17. He had so much talent but he didn't have Harvey's understanding of the game – his decision making.
"Getting into the Liverpool team is a big ask. He's got to knock the likes of Mo Salah and Sadio Mane out the way. He's a different type of player, as he's not someone who relies on pace and power. He's more of an assist maker.
"He's certainly got the ability, the confidence and the strength to handle himself at the top level. I'd certainly use him. He's a great option to have."
