Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has challenged their kids ahead of Thursday's friendly with Tranmere Rovers.

Klopp says the Anfield youngsters will get an opportunity against the League One side and can earn a place on the tour of the US.

"These boys are our future if they want to be our future. That's how it is because for that they need to take all the steps," Klopp said.

“A lot of them will be part of the US tour, we have to use that because of the number of games we play. We need all of them and that's nice.

"Only as an example, Bobby Duncan and Paul Glatzel: our offensive line that played last year is coming pretty late in joining us in the pre-season, so we have to be creative system-wise and all that stuff, but there will be moments when they have to play.

“Not only at Tranmere or whatever, but in America as well when we play Borussia Dortmund and all the other guys. So, it's good and it's always like this: when you are already in the club, then the door is always open for you to the first team."