LIVERPOOL vice-captain James Milner admits that the Reds are hungry for silverware ahead of the Capital One Cup quarter final against Saints tomorrow.

Jurgen Klopp’s team face a midweek trip to St Mary’s in the last eight and Milner believes it is important to target silverware and not just focus on Champions League qualification.

“It is a great chance for a trophy. The League Cup gets some bad press at times for whatever reason, but if you ask fans they would take a League Cup this season,” he said.

“We are one game away from semi-finals and then a shot at Wembley.

“It comes around quickly but it is a great competition. I have been lucky enough to win it and hopefully I can win it again.

“It is the first competition you can win this season and no-one will be complaining if we are sat there in February or March whenever the final is with a trophy in the cabinet with plenty more games to go.

“Everyone would be delighted with that.”

A sixth win in seven matches with victory over Swansea at Anfield lifted the Reds to within six points of Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Milner admits it is almost inevitable title talk is emerging but all the players are focusing on is building on current form to bring success.

“I think it is a talented squad of players, we have a great mix of youth and experience and obviously a new manager, the stadium is being upgraded as well so I think it is a great time to be involved at the club,” he said. “If we work hard, keep improving, keep doing our job then hopefully we can be successful.”