Trent Alexander-Arnold believes he has Liverpool's array of attacking talent to thank for enjoying a year to cherish.



The 19-year-old full-back says his "dreams have come true" in 2017 and now he wants 2018 to yield the first trophy of his senior career.



Alexander-Arnold insists his development has been boosted by coming up against the likes of Mohamed Salah, Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane on the training field at Melwood.



Jurgen Klopp's 'Fab Four' have plundered 56 of Liverpool's 75 goals in all competitions so far this season.



"They get a lot of credit but people don't see what goes on behind the scenes," Alexander-Arnold said.



"Every single day they are working so hard. What they have achieved is because they work for it, not because it is all natural.

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"They are all as bad as each other to face in training. It's a nightmare because there is no real way to stop them as every one of them brings a different aspect to the pitch and it is crazy to play against.



"With the level being so high in training it is almost like a match situation. You are playing against better players than you are actually going to play against at the weekend and that makes it a lot easier to cope with.





"It is crazy because as a defender you know if you do your job and keep clean sheets it is a solid foundation for the attackers and midfielders to go and do what they do best and that is score goals and create chances.



“When you are not involved in a goal you are almost like a fan with a different perspective. You are like 'wow'. But in training you see it day in, day out."





The teenage Academy graduate has kicked on impressively since Klopp handed him his full Premier League debut at Old Trafford back in January.



Alexander-Arnold has risen to the challenge in the absence of the injured Nathaniel Clyne, clocking up 13 appearances already this term and rotating right-back duties with Joe Gomez.



The youngster from West Derby celebrated his first Premier League goal with an emphatic finish in the 5-0 Boxing Day mauling of Swansea City at Anfield.



“It's hard to put into words. I've been dreaming of that since I was a little lad and to see it come true is just incredible,” he added.



“I just thought 'win it back for the team' and then I thought 'there could be a shot off' and it kind of opened up for me.



“I think there were a couple of bodies in the way of the keeper so I just hit it and it was a good finish in the end.





“The manager was pleased with the performance and especially the goal.



“I got an elbow to the face at one point and he said unless my nose is broken I need to get up off the floor straight away. I think that is one for the future and definitely next time when I get an elbow I will be straight back up.”



Alexander-Arnold admits he will look back on 2017 with a great deal of satisfaction but he’s hungry for more.





“Obviously I am really proud. It started well in January with the Man United game and I've pushed on really well since then,” he said.



“To be doing what I'm doing now is a dream come true – I don't think anyone pictured me doing what I have just done to be fair. It all came from the manager's trust and every time I get that chance I try to repay him on the pitch.



“As a team the target for 2018 is to win silverware. That's really important. For the fans and everyone associated with the club they want to see silverware back at Anfield and that is a really big target for us all.”