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Liverpool FC new boy Javier Manquillo says he’s living a dream playing alongside skipper Steven Gerrard.

The 20-year-old right-back, who joined the Reds on an initial two-year loan from Atletico Madrid last month, was just four when Gerrard made his debut in 1998.

“The first time I watched Gerrard play, I was only a child,” he said.

“Now I play in the same team with him, he’s a truly great player and it’s a dream come true to share the field with him.

“I’m very happy to stay here. There’s some things I miss about home - the weather is the main one - but I’m getting accustomed to things here more and more every day.”

Glen Johnson’s thigh injury led to Manquillo earning a recall for the trip to Tottenham prior to the international break and he shone in an emphatic 3-0 win.

The fact that boss Brendan Rodgers speaks his native language has helped the young Spaniard adjust quickly to life at Anfield.

“I get on very well with the manager here,” he added.

“He helps us with everything he can. He also speaks Spanish fluently too so it’s really easy for us to communicate.

“I have some fellow Spanish team-mates with me too - Alberto Moreno, Suso and Jose Enrique are all here.”