Liverpool players whip up the crowd as Takumi Minamino lifts the Carabao Cup, with Virgil van Dijk and Co making a special effort to recognise their team-mate after his four goals helped them reach the Wembley final

Liverpool's senior players ensured Takumi Minamino was given a rousing reception when he lifted the Carabao Cup after their final win.

Jurgen Klopp's side ended a 10-year wait for League Cup glory as they clinched victory over Chelsea in a 22-penalty shootout at Wembley.

Minamino had been an integral part of the Reds' cup run. He bagged a brace in the third round win at Norwich City, before maintaining their momentum with the winning goal at Preston North End.

The Japan international had been an integral part of the Reds' cup run to Wembley

His biggest contribution came when he rescued Liverpool from elimination against Leicester in the quarter finals.