Liverpool secured revenge for a Premier League defeat by triumphing 3-1 over Wolves in the FA Cup on Friday. Youngster Rio Ngumoha caught the eye with an intelligent display as Arne Slot's team comfortably progressed to the quarter-finals at Molineux, with the team coming through despite a quiet opening 45 minutes.

The Reds had suffered a 2-1 defeat to Wolves in the league on Tuesday. Ngumoha, who is just 17, received the Player of the Match accolade for his efforts in the cup tie and skipper Virgil van Dijk has lavished praise upon him. Here, Express Sport delivers the latest from Anfield, including the exit of an academy goalkeeper.

Virgil van Dijk on Rio Ngumoha

Liverpool captain Van Dijk spoke TNT Sports following the final whistle against Wolves and fielded a question regarding young Ngumoha. The teenager joined Merseyside during the summer of 2024 from Chelsea's academy setup.

The Dutch centre-back couldn't praise Ngumoha highly enough, demonstrating his genuine character through his remarks. He said: "Great win. I think it was a very disappointing night [on Tuesday], especially a very disappointing last 20 minutes of the game, and we had...