Liverpool senior players spent the full day training with the Academy squad earlier this week.

On Tuesday, Brendan Rodgers' squad took part in a day-long session at the Academy that aimed to inspire and educate.

"I was very impressed with the young players," said Jamie Carragher, whose son, James, is currently a forward of some promise at the Academy. "They were so hungry to learn and soak up everything we were showing and telling them.

"I joined the academy when I was just nine years old and I can see myself in a lot of them. That same passion for the badge that doesn't ever go away."