Watch classy Liverpool stars Milner and Henderson wait for entire Chelsea squad to shake hands after Carabao Cup win

LIVERPOOL leaders Jordan Henderson and James Milner have been praised by fans for their class after the Carabao Cup final win.

The Reds won the first trophy of the domestic season on penalties over Chelsea - ultimately prevailing 11-10 after Kepa Arrizabalaga, only brought on deep into extra-time for the shootout, skied his effort.

2

2

The Wembley win kept Liverpool's dreams of an incredible quadruple alive.

And captain Henderson and vice-captain Milner showed their class in victory.

Before heading up to collect their medals and lift the trophy, Liverpool's players watched on as Chelsea's dejected stars trudged down the stairs with their consolation prize.

As the Reds players prepared to fly up the stands and get their hands on the trophy, Henderson and Milner stayed behind.

The senior pair stood at the bottom of the stairs and shook hands with each and every one of Chelsea's players.

Fans were quick to take to Twitter to praise them both for their classy gesture and grace in victory.

It's claimed Liverpool earned just £100,000 for winning the cup final - a far cry from the tens of millions available in the Premier League or Champions League.

Most read in Football

FOOTBALL'S LOSS

England World Cup winner dies aged 88 as 'immensely sad' club pays tribute

ABSOLUTELY BUZZING

Inside Brentford's home run with Bees on track to break Chelsea record

PICKFORD SAVES SHOTS

Pickford parties in same bar as Lauryn Goodman during wild night out

OUT WITH THE OLD?

Inside Man Utd stadium dilemma as plot will level or revive Old Trafford

JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply)

But Jurgen Klopp and Co couldn't have cared less as they celebrated into Sunday night.

The evening begun with the Reds lifting the trophy - with Ibrahima Konate almost choking on a piece of confetti, leaving team-mate Andy Robertson in stitches.

Liverpool then adjourned to the dressing room where they celebrated the first of potentially four trophies this season.

The Reds are currently second in the Premier League table - with the title in their hands thanks to April's clash at Manchester City.

Klopp's team are also in the last 16 of the Champions League - winning their first leg clash at Inter Milan 2-0 - and are set to take on Norwich in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Wednesday night.

⚽ Read our Football News Live blog for breaking news, transfer gossip and must-read stories