The former Birmingham City winger played a crucial role for Liverpool in Saturday's match against his old club.

The 25-year-old created both goals as the Reds came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at St Andrews.

And Crouch, who netted his 11th goal of the season after a great run from Pennant, revealed he loves playing alongside the former Arsenal player when he is in such devastating form.

absolutely fantastic

Crouch told the club's website: "Jermaine Pennant was excellent, absolutely fantastic. Every time he got the ball he created something.

"It makes a centre forward's job much easier when the likes of Jermaine is playing so well because you know he his going to get at the full back and invariably get his cross in.

"That's what I love. It's great when wingers do that."

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