Reds legend Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to tie down Jordan Henderson to a new deal as soon as possible.

While Raheem Sterling's contractual saga has dominated the headlines, Henderson also has not committed himself to Liverpool and with the midfielder's contract set to expire at the end of next season - the club need to move quickly.

"I think he's vitally important," Carragher said. "He's an England player and although he's not a local player, the way he performs for Liverpool shows you the passion that he's got.

"He's a regular for England and without Steven Gerrard he's taken on the role of the captaincy this season.

"The manager has said it isn't set in stone that he will get it next season but I'd be very surprised if he wasn't. His record as captain is very good and he's a player who has grown into playing for Liverpool after a difficult start."