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Kieran Morrison continued his fine run of form with another two goals for Liverpool U21s in a 4-2 win over Tottenham on Sunday. Also on the scoresheet for Rob Page's side were Prince Cisse - son of former Liverpool striker Djibril - and Will Wright.
And Page hailed 19-year-old Morrison, who has now scored 10 goals in his past six Premier League 2 outings and led the side in recent weeks. Liverpool are currently fourth, with three games remaining in the regular season.
"You see him work hard in training and giving him the armband has given him another lift as well. We've given him that responsibility and he's absolutely shining with it," said Page.
Morrison, who made his first-team debut in the Carabao Cup this season, primarily operates as a right winger who likes to cut in on his left foot, but can also play in midfield.
The Northern Ireland youth international has been training frequently with Arne Slot's side and been on the bench for the first team on a number of occasions.
And Page said the biggest difference this season has been Morrison's "maturity".
"I saw from day one that he had ability but there were certain things he was doing, not just on the field but off the field too," he added.
"Giving him the armband has made him step up and say: 'Well, I can't be the class clown any more and I have to lead by example.' He's doing that and some, and I'm so proud of him."
With Liverpool's ongoing injury crisis now including uncertainty over Florian Wirtz's back injury, Morrison may feature more in the coming weeks and Page insists he is someone who can "rise to the occasion".
Asked what the conversation was like when he gave him the armband to Morrison, who was with Manchester United until he joined Liverpool when he was 13, Page said: "He wants to please people. It's a great trait to have, so it's nice for us to be able to give him those moments.
"Some players can't handle the pressure but some people rise to the occasion and he's absolutely done that. He relishes it."