Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers plans to give his youngsters a run during their North American tour.

Big things are expected from Raheem Sterling this season.

Rodgers told liverpoolfc.com: "Some of these boys, like Jordan Ibe who is only 16 years of age and Raheem Sterling who is 17, and the other guys, it's a big part of their development to come away with the first team, and to be away from home for so long.

"Some of these guys have literally just left home to become footballers, so it's an adaptation for them. But this is great experience.

"This gives me a great chance to take a look at them all, senior players and youth players.

"Over the course of the next three games we'll be looking to use a lot of the players who are here - that's the idea."