‘Feels like I’m in a film’ – Jayden Danns hails ‘dream’ night and Roy Keane loved Liverpool starlet’s performance

Remember the name: Jayden Danns.

The Liverpool starlet has had an unforgettable week, having made his debut, won the Carabao Cup, scored twice…and even got praise from Roy Keane.

Danns is on cloud nine after his Liverpool breakthroughCredit: AFPIn only his third senior appearance for his boyhood club, the 18-year-old notched a double in a 3-0 win over Southampton.

Danns came off the bench to latch onto a pass from Harvey Elliott and dink Saints goalkeeper Joe Lumley at the Kop End.

The forward then added a second two minutes from time when he reacted fastest to turn home a close-range rebound after Lumley could only parry Conor Bradley’s effort.

And his killer instincts even drew rare praise from Manchester United legend Keane, who couldn’t help but admire the Liverpool starlet.

Read more on LiverpoolSpeaking to ITV, Keane said: “I was probably more impressed with that goal [Danns’ third] than maybe his first goal.

“Just that reaction…look it’s amazing. When the shot comes in he’s on the move, defender’s on their heels – instincts!

“He made it look easy.”

The two goals come after a dream first week for Danns, who only made his Premier League debut in the 4-1 win over Luton last week.

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Danns’ movement drew particular praiseCredit: GettyHe then impressed during a late cameo at Wembley to help Liverpool secure an extra-time winner over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.

Speaking after tonight’s heroics, Danns admitted: “It is a dream come true. I’ve supported the club since birth.

“To come on and score at the Kop End is amazing, it doesn’t feel true. It feels like I’m in a film. The second one was just pure joy, it didn’t feel like it could come to me, I was happy with one.

“I lost all composure. I don’t know what my dad is going to be doing now because he was in tears when I made my debut.

“I’m grateful for the opportunities I’m getting right now.”

Keane is usually a hard man to pleaseCredit: GettyKlopp was also keen to lavish his latest starlet, adding: “Danns you could see that second goal coming, he has that nose.

“We saw it in the final. He had that luck and he was there to score that goal. It was a wonderful game to watch.”

Danns is the son of former Birmingham, Crystal Palace and Leicester midfielder Neil Danns.

Read More on talkSPORTYet he wasn’t the only Liverpool goalscorer against Liverpool to be following in a famous footballer father’s footsteps.

Danns’ two goals added the gloss to the scoreline against Southampton, with Lewis Koumas, son of ex-Wigan Athletic star Jason, opening the scoring at Anfield.