Robinson: Enrique Advice Will Improve Me

Jack Robinson believes Jose Enrique can help mould him into Liverpool's left-back of the future.

The 18-year-old has been impressed by the way the Spaniard has performed since moving to Anfield and is convinced he will continue to develop if he follows the No.3's example.

"Jose is someone I have watched over the last few years and someone who will be a good player for us," Robinson told the Official LFC magazine.

"He's got everything for a left-back, both defensively and going forward. I was made up when we signed him because I realize that he is eight or nine years older than me.

"I can learn a lot from him because he is good at the things I need to improve on; getting a bit tighter to the players I'm marking; stopping crosses going into the box and going forward; dribbling with the ball; being dynamic."

Robinson's rapid rise into the first-team set-up followed a late cameo against Hull City back in 09-10, as well as impressive displays for both the U18s and reserves.

He credits Spanish coach, Rodolfo Borrell for the role he played in his development and feels the club's youngsters in are in safe hands with the former Barcelona man.

"Tactically and technically he's brilliant," he said.

"When you see the players he's coached at Barcelona, people like Messi, you realize you are learning from someone who has taught the very best. He taught me to keep believing and eventually I would get another chance."

That opportunity arose in last season's 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

Fabio Aurelio pulled up with an injury and Robinson was plunged into the action against England winger Theo Walcott.

He said: "The boss just said to me 'you look like you are going to be sick.'

"I told him I thought I was going to be sick right there and then. He just started laughing and told me everything would be fine and to play my normal game. I was so built up on adrenalin, it kept me going through the match. I didn't have time to think about what I was doing."

A first start followed in a 5-0 rout of Birmingham and another appearance in this season's Carling Cup win at Exeter. For Robinson it is all part of a learning curve and one he hopes will one day see him become a regular in the starting XI.

"You see people like Jamie Carragher and the way he trains," he added. "It's the way he plays and leads the team. You realize you can't switch off if you want to stay at the top."