Liverpool legend Steve McManaman is enjoying his role with the club's academy.

McManaman works closely with academy director Alex Inglethorpe.

“I try to impart any wisdom I can to the kids, whether that is speaking to them personally, calling them up or texting them to see how they are," he told Liverpoolfc.com.

“I've told the lads that I will be always be around for them if they need to ask me any questions or want advice. I really enjoy it.

“Last week I was watching Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 and then a couple of nights later I'm in Altrincham with our U18s taking on Manchester United. I went to Monaco for the Champions League game against Manchester City and then I was back in Kirkby to watch the U18s produce an impressive display to beat Blackburn Rovers 3-0.

“I love watching all styles of football and if I can give any sort of wisdom to help the kids and help them get better that is what I want to do. If we can help them one day play in Liverpool's first team then that would be brilliant, but if not and we can help them try to earn a living in this wonderful game then all the better for it.

“It's fantastic for me to work with some of the outstanding talent we have coming through. Alex and his team do an incredible job and I think it shows when you look at the youngsters who have had the opportunity to play in the first-team this season."