"He is a world-class player. It is always good playing against these sort of players, and he is certainly one of the best at the moment. He is an influential leader for Liverpool, and any captain in the country can look to him and see how he inspires their team week in and week out," said Barry.
"There is a lot to learn from a player like that. I believe it certainly helps being in midfield when you are captain because you can drive the team on from that position. It is an easier role from where to try and inspire your team-mates."