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John Flanagan thanks dad for Liverpool debut
John Flanagan revealed he discovered he was making his Liverpool debut two hours before kick-off - then thanked his dad for helping make his dream come true.Having come through the Liverpool Academy, the 18-year-old made his Reds bow in the 3-0 win over Manchester City.He took full advantage of the Anfield club's defensive injury crisis with a fine performance and was praised by manager Kenny Dalglish. Dazzling debut: Flanagan showed plenty of promise during Liverpool's win over City'My dad was on the books (at Liverpool) and didn't make it,' he said.'He is proud. He was up there in the stands and this is for him.'I found out two hours before kick-off. We had a meeting, the manager named the squad and I was in it. I was delighted.'He is a great help, always talking and down your ear, telling you what to do. Off and running: Liverpool celebrate Andy Carroll's first goal for the club'Kenny was giving me advice, telling me not to be nervous and to get on the ball, do what I do and keep it simple. That helped me a lot.'I was obviously nervous - first game against Man City, a big team. But I just tried to get the job done and we got a good win.'I'm feeling great. It was a great win, all the lads are made up. Brilliant. It was my first game so to win 3-0 is great.'It's a dream come true - the fans are amazing so what can I say? Brilliant.' Carroll delight after breaking Liverpool duck with double against Man CityDalglish praises strike duo as Reds partnership purrs into actionLiverpool 3 Man City 0: Fernando who? Carroll at the double to sink hapless Blues All the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Kenny Dalglish Places: Liverpool