Coline Pacoe praises Jamie Carragher

Liverpool assistant manager Colin Pascoe has praised Jamie Carragher's professionalism after seeing the defender force his way back into the starting lineup.

The 35-year-old Carragher has largely been a peripheral figure at Anfield this season, but has started back-to-back league games in the 5-0 win against Norwich City and the 2-2 draw at Arsenal.

"He's got great character, just phenomenal," Pascoe told reporters.

"He hasn't knocked on the manager's door once to ask why he hasn't been playing.

"He is just a great professional who has waited for his chance to come and has grabbed it with both hands."

Liverpool travel to Manchester City today.