Milner marvels at Coutinho mastery

It was yet another example of the 23-year-old’s deadly accuracy from long range after striking a number from distance last season.

James Milner was pleased to be on the right side of a Philippe Coutinho stunner as the Brazilian launched Liverpool’s Premier League season in spectacular fashion at Stoke.

Coutinho struck from 30 yards with just four minutes remaining as the Reds snatched a 1-0 victory from an otherwise drab contest at the Britannia Stadium.