Much has been said about the class Mohamed Salah exhibited as he scored four times and produced an assist in the 5-0 win over Watford.

But Jurgen Klopp has revealed that one Hornet showed class of a different kind after the final whistle.

Captain Troy Deeney - someone who has been a magnet for controversy at times - shook hands with Liverpool's players after leaving the pitch to pass on his congratualations.

The Liverpool boss said: "He [Deeney] was waiting for all the players when we came in. He was waiting and clapped hands with all of them.

"I didn’t know about that but he was really waiting, even for me."

The behaviour is a far cry from the forward's interaction with Joe Allen earlier this season but this display is surely one reason the the 29-year-old has the armband.

Javi Gracia was similarly impressed with the Red side they faced.

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The Spaniard said: "Today we knew we had a tough game, a very demanding game.

"Again, we conceded an early goal like the last game against Arsenal, the same situation.

"From there, it was very difficult. We know we played against one of the best teams in this moment in Europe.

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"I think they were match better than us. We tried to play like a team.

"We know they have very good players and a very good team as well."