Kevin Stewart insists the experience of the first encounter with Exeter City helped him and his young teammates guide Liverpool into the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Social media was awash with tributes to Jon Flanagan after the Liverpool defender returned to action as a substitute against Exeter City on Wednesday night - here is a selection of messages from teammates, friends and more.

Joe Allen hailed the efforts of the youngsters who helped Liverpool secure a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a 3-0 win over Exeter City at Anfield on Wednesday.

Jürgen Klopp described Jon Flanagan's return to first-team action on Wednesday night with a 40-minute appearance against Exeter City as one of the best pieces of news possible.

Jürgen Klopp faced the media in a post-match press conference following Liverpool's 3-0 win over Exeter City at Anfield on Wednesday night, offering his thoughts on a wide-range of talking points. Here's the best of what the boss had to say...

Jon Flanagan returned to action for the first time since May 2014 as a second-half substitute in Liverpool's 3-0 win over Exeter City on Wednesday night - and Brazil legend Cafu was delighted to see his friend make his comeback.

Liverpool booked a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Exeter City at Anfield on Wednesday night - but who was our man of the match? Have your say by voting in our poll now.

Liverpool's FA Cup fourth-round tie with West Ham United will be played at Anfield on Saturday January 30 and kick off at 5.30pm GMT.

Liverpool set up an FA Cup fourth-round tie with West Ham United by seeing off Exeter City 3-0 in their replay at Anfield on Wednesday night.

Liverpool beat Exeter City 3-0 in an FA Cup third-round replay at Anfield on Wednesday evening. Here's the best of the action in our match gallery.

Keep track of Liverpool's FA Cup replay against Exeter City at Anfield with our match centre - which features free commentary, text updates, statistics and much more from the third-round tie.

Jürgen Klopp has again placed his faith in a young Liverpool team in the FA Cup, naming a youthful line-up for this evening's third-round replay against Exeter City at Anfield.

There is complete faith in the 'new generation' of young players who may get another chance to stake their claim when Liverpool welcome Exeter City to Anfield this evening, according to Pepijn Lijnders.

Ahead of tonight's Anfield meeting with Exeter City in the FA Cup third-round replay, here are 14 key facts you should know about the game from club statistician Ged Rea…

Long-term injury has denied Joe Gomez the opportunity to play for Jürgen Klopp but the very first conversation between the young Liverpool defender and his manager offered reassurance that he will do so plenty of times in the future.

Brad Smith was delighted to repay Jürgen Klopp's faith in him and his fellow Academy starlets by scoring the goal that secured this evening's FA Cup third-round replay against Exeter City.

Liverpool face Exeter City in their FA Cup third-round replay at Anfield this evening and you'll be able to get exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and videos from the game by following us on Snapchat.

Liverpool host Exeter City in an FA Cup third-round replay at Anfield tonight - listen to free live commentary and follow the match on the official website, LFCTV, social media, mobile and LFCTV GO.

Steven Gerrard has sent a touching message to Jon Flanagan as the Liverpool defender nears a long-awaited return to first-team action.

Jon Flanagan is in contention for a return to the first-team squad as Jürgen Klopp confirmed Liverpool will once again shuffle the pack for Wednesday’s FA Cup tie with Exeter City at Anfield.

Jürgen Klopp has expressed delight after Liverpool secured the services of Simon Mignolet for the foreseeable future by tying the goalkeeper down to a new long-term contract.

Jordan Henderson has urged his Liverpool teammates to 'keep fighting' in order to ensure Sunday's disappointing defeat to Manchester United is a minor blip in a successful season for the club.

Cameron Brannagan believes Liverpool’s first encounter with Exeter City was a ‘great experience’ and one that will stand the club's starlets in good stead if they're selected once again for Wednesday’s FA Cup third-round replay against the Grecians.

Connor Randall is desperate to make another appearance at Anfield - and is hoping Wednesday's FA Cup third-round replay with Exeter City will provide him with the opportunity to do so.

Allan Rodrigues de Souza has today agreed a loan move to Belgian side Sint-Truidense until the end of the season as the talented Liverpool youngster looks to take the next step in his development.

Simon Mignolet is determined to embrace the responsibility that comes with committing the next stage of his career to Liverpool after the goalkeeper signed a new deal with the club today.

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a fresh contract extension at Melwood today.

Kolo Toure admitted Liverpool's defeat by Manchester United was 'hard to take' but the defender has not given up hope of a top-four finish yet.

Jürgen Klopp felt a lack of finishing touch prevented Liverpool from taking advantage of their efforts as his side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.

A late Wayne Rooney goal consigned Liverpool to a disappointing 1-0 Barclays Premier League defeat to rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.

Liverpool were left frustrated by a 1-0 Barclays Premier League defeat against Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday - here is how the game unfolded in photographs.