Liverpool are tracking Danish prospect Mikkel Duelund.

The 19-year-old is tied to FC Midtjylland and will face England U21.

Liverpool were said to be following the FCM youngster last year, with claims they were the club Duelund rejected overtures from in order to continue learning his trade at home.

And of today's match, he said: “I'm only 19 and this Under-21 game against the English talents is a great test for me.

“Most of the opponents are a couple of years older than me and playing in leagues where I want to be playing in the future.

“Christian Eriksen is an inspiration playing in the Premier League, but he was 21-and-a-half years old – I've checked it – when he moved from Ajax to Tottenham.

“Maybe I also need another stepping stone before being ready for the absolute top level. I have great ambitions, and I dream of the big leagues like the Premier League. But I know that I need to be patient."

Of his decision to stay in Denmark, Duelund added: “It was too early for me to move abroad, since I wanted to be part of a first team – not a youth or reserve squad.

“There has been different rumours linking me to other big clubs. That's flattering, but I keep my focus on my development."