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Rhys Williams interview | 'Centre-backs should be loud - I try to help'

Rhys Williams considers his age no barrier to being a vocal presence for the Premier League champions.

The 19-year-old central defender made his top-flight debut for Liverpool on Wednesday night and impressed as Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 2-1 at Anfield.

In his glowing praise for Williams post-match, Reds captain Jordan Henderson specifically highlighted the No.46’s communication for commendation.

Asked if being vocal is a natural trait of his game, Williams told Liverpoolfc.com: “I’ve been encouraged to do it since maybe when we had Steven [Gerrard] as our manager at first-year scholar level and I’ve just tried to keep developing it year on year.