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Trent Alexander-Arnold admits he was 'egged on' to take free-kick in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Hoffenheim

Teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold was in dreamland after his stunning free-kick helped Liverpool leave Germany in charge of their own Champions League destiny.

The 18-year-old curled Jurgen Klopp's side into the lead against Hoffenheim on only his ninth senior start as he continues to impress in Nathaniel Clyne's absence.

'It's a thing of dreams to make your European debut for your boyhood club and especially to mark it with a goal,' Alexander-Arnold said.

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates after scoring a free-kick for Liverpool against Hoffenheim
Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates after scoring a free-kick for Liverpool against Hoffenheim

'I kind of got egged on to take it to be honest.