Liverpool have a foot into the FA Youth Cup final after thumping Birmingham City 3-0 in the first-leg of their semifinal last night.

Finnish ace Lauri Dalla Valle enhanced his glowing reputation with two first-half goals, while David Amoo's picture-book strike capped an exciting display following an immaculately observed minute's silence for the 96.

On this showing, it will almost certainly be Liverpool who contest this year's final with Manchester City or Arsenal.