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Peter Crouch labels Divock Origi as a ‘tremendous finisher’ and hails the 'second fiddle' forward for his goal against AC Milan...while Michael Owen believes his performances will make Jurgen Klopp think twice about shopping in January

Peter Crouch has heaped praise on Divock Origi for scoring Liverpool's winner against AC Milan during their Champions League clash on Tuesday night.

Crouch labelled Origi as a 'tremendous finisher' after he scored in the 55th minute of the game to see Liverpool claim a 2-1 victory over their hosts at the San Siro Stadium.

Michael Owen also praised the 26-year-old for his contribution and admitted his superb finish would make Jurgen Klopp think twice about purchasing another forward in the January transfer window.

Peter Crouch has heaped praise on Divock Origi (above) for scoring Liverpool's winner against AC Milan during their Champions League clash on Tuesday night

Speaking after the game, Crouch said: 'It takes someone different to hang around and play second fiddle, Origi has come up trumps again in the San Siro.