'Amazing to watch!' - Brazil legend Cafu praises Liverpool and 'RedCafu' Jon Flanagan

 
Andy Hodgson31 March 2014

Liverpool full back Jon Flanagan has been praised by a player widely regarded as the best ever in his position.

Cafu, who won two World Cups with Brazil and a host of trophies in club football complimented Flanagan on twitter after his impressive display against Tottenham in Liverpool's 4-0 win at Anfield on Sunday.

Cafu, 43, had been inundated by tweet from Liverpool fans who have dubbed Flanagan 'RedCafu' after a series of accomplished displays.

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Flanagan, 21, started the season as the club's third choice right back before establishing himself in the left back position.

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