Emre Can admits he sought the No23 shirt number when signing for Liverpool.

It was the former number of Reds legend Jamie Carragher.

Can told Liverpoolfc.com: "I'm obviously aware of the importance of No.23 in Liverpool history.

"It's a big honour for me to wear the No.23 after Carragher retired but I don't feel any extra pressure as such.

"At the end of the day it's a number that you play and the team has to pick a number. For me it wouldn't make a difference to wear 23 or 99, I always go out there and do my best for the team.

"But I definitely wanted the No.23 because there is a high importance for this number - I actively asked for it."