Liverpool U18 coach Steven Gerrard is delighted with the progress of Bobby Adekanye.

The attacker impressed for their UEFA Youth League win over Maribor.

“The thing with Bobby is consistency," Gerrard said.

“I think he understands now what it is to play for a club like Liverpool at the highest level. Where you have to not just be talented on the ball and look good on the eye, you have to do the dirty side of the game as well.

“You have to compete, run back and tackle and carry out a job within a system, otherwise managers don't trust you.

“When I came in I saw Bobby doing only one side of the game, coming alive when he got the ball.

“Working with Mick Garrity, Critch (Neil Critchley) and Alex (Inglethorpe), who are working tirelessly with him, I can see the other side of the game coming in.

“I was more pleased with Bobby's performance out of possession without the ball because I thought he put in a shift in for the team.

“I know what he can do on the ball but can he become more of a complete footballer?"