ITV commentator Joe Speight displayed a touch of class as he delivered a poignant homage to Diogo Jota during the latter stages of Liverpool's pre-season victory over Preston North End on Sunday.

The match carried a weight of emotion for the Reds, marking their first game since Jota's untimely death 10 days prior.

In the added time of the match, as fans belted out Jota's anthem, commentary from Speight, accompanied by pundit Stephen Warnock, honored the moment fittingly.

Speight offered a respectful silence from the 91st to the 92nd minute, allowing the chant for Jota to resonate without disturbance, as the Liverpool faithful commemorated a figure cherished as one of their own.

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While Speight returned to commentating towards the end for a late opportunity, aside from that necessity, he duly observed silence for about a minute to respectfully acknowledge the sentiment.

These moments were among many heartfelt homages paid in memory of Jota, who netted 65 goals across 182 outings for Liverpool.

Liverpool fans showed their love for Jota at Preston.

An emotional Preston captain Ben Whiteman paid tribute to Jota as he carried a wreath across the Deepdale pitch to lay before the Liverpool supporters, receiving a resounding round of applause.

Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool's players watch on as fans pay tribute to Diogo Jota

That he was always himself.

"So they should and will be very proud if they could hear what all his teammates and all the staff members would say about him.

"Second of all, I think our fans can be so proud about the players we have at this club