Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has urged his young players to catch his eye during their training camp.
Hodgson is keen to arrest the decline of the last decade in terms of players coming through the ranks and in the last week has given hope to a number of promising youngsters.
"It's a great opportunity for them but my real work in preparing Liverpool to play next season will begin when I get back to Melwood and find the 13 players who went to the World Cup," he said.
"If you're a young player you're waiting for that chance to get into the first team and show what you can do. These lads are being given a chance earlier than expected but unfortunately they are being given a chance all together.
"What you hope for when you get your chance is that all the big-hitters are around you and they make it a bit easier for you. Here we are throwing them all in together."
