Source: Daily_Mail
Jamie Carragher 'absolutely fine' after clash of heads with Liverpool team-mate John Flanagan
Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher declared himself 'absolutely fine' after being knocked out during a dramatic 1-1 draw at Arsenal.[LNB]There was a lengthy delay in the second half when Carragher was left unconscious after a clash of heads with youngster John Flanagan.[LNB]The former England defender was eventually carried off on a stretcher, his neck in a brace, and given oxygen.[LNB] Out cold: Carragher lies on the Emirates pitch after a sickening clash of heads with Flanagan (right)[LNB]However, after treatment at the Emirates Stadium, the veteran Reds centre-half had recovered enough to run onto the pitch at the final whistle to celebrate a dramatic draw.[LNB]Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt slotted home a last-gasp penalty just moments after Robin van Persie's spot-kick deep into stoppage time looked to have won it for the Gunners.[LNB]'I can't remember anything. As soon as I came round I was absolutely fine,' the 33-year-old said.[LNB]'It was a little clash of heads and these things happen in football. The main thing was to get the three points.[LNB]All's well that ends well: Carragher (right) and Spearing after the final whistle[LNB]'I watched their penalty in the dressing room and then saw that we got our own.[LNB]'I was just praying that we scored because to get four points out of six from the last two games is fantastic.[LNB]'I went out onto the pitch at the end because I wanted to celebrate with the lads.'[LNB]Fabio Aurelio also went off injured and Carragher added: 'Some of the players we had out there, because of the injuries we had, still qualify for the youth team so it was a really good team performance.[LNB]'There has been a great togetherness. I think that's come since Kenny (Dalglish) has come in and everyone is together now.[LNB]'When you have that togetherness you can achieve things. It's like the late penalty we got. You don't get that if you don't have togetherness and a spirit to not want to lose.[LNB]'There's a feel good factor which has been strengthened with our last two performances and we just want to keep it going now.'[LNB]Flanagan and fellow teenager Jack Robinson earned special praise from Carragher.[LNB]He said: 'They were brilliant. It's unbelievable really when you think about how young they are.[LNB]'The one thing these lads have is character. To play for Liverpool you need character, no matter how good a player you are.[LNB]'You can have ups and downs but you've got to be strong and know how to deal with things mentally.[LNB]'Jack had to come on to play against Walcott and I wouldn't even like that job myself, never mind a 17-year-old lad![LNB]'You can see the spirit in Flanno and Jack. They put their foot in, they are brave and they have a go.[LNB]'They are also two good players, they are not just committed and they can play as well.[LNB]'The one thing we have got in abundance with those two young full-backs is character and you need thatif you want to have a long career at Liverpool - our fans demand it.[LNB]'It was a great testament to the young lads.[LNB]'Jay Spearing was excellent again in the middle of the park. He was fantastic against Manchester City and he did it again against Arsenal.'[LNB] Nice one son: Young Spearing (left) put in another fine shift in the Liverpool midfield[LNB] Arsenal 1 Liverpool 1: Kuyt makes Gunners pay penalty at the deathJagielka: Forget about chasing Liverpool and focus on strong finishAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Robin Van Persie, Jamie Carragher, Dirk Kuyt, Fabio Aurelio Places: Liverpool, United Kingdom
