Liverpool's ability to remain 'in the present' as they compete for success is considered one of their biggest strengths by James Milner.

The unbeaten Reds top the Premier League table after 17 rounds of matches and could increase their lead when they kick off this weekend’s fixtures by facing Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday night.

The messages continually coming from the dressing room state that the players are not looking any further ahead than their next game.

That mentality, according to Milner, is an important facet for a team that has risen to every challenge in front of them so far in 2018-19.

“A big strength of this group is how we’ve improved over the last few years but also how we stay in the present and focus on each game,” said the midfielder.

“We know how good the teams are in the Premier League and how tough it is to win every game.

“[The title] is a special achievement and one we’re obviously hoping to get to but it’s a long way to go and we’re coming up against a lot of good teams.

“As a group we just want to concentrate on playing as well as we can and keep on improving.”