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A number of Liverpool Academy youngsters caught Jurgen Klopp's eye this summer.

Curtis Jones, Rafa Camacho and Nat Phillips all enhanced their reputations with impressive performances in the pre-season friendlies.

Now Caoimhin Kelleher has done the same away from the spotlight with his contribution in training at Melwood.

The 19-year-old goalkeeper is now regarded by Klopp as Liverpool's third choice shot-stopper behind Alisson Becker and Simon Mignolet.

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The Republic of Ireland youth international is ahead of fellow rookie Kamil Grabara in the pecking order.

Klopp, his backroom staff and the club's senior players have been blown away by Kelleher's development. He's now viewed as a first-team squad keeper rather than an Academy player.

It was Grabara who was on duty for Liverpool Under-23s against Manchester City on Friday night, while Kelleher warmed up with Alisson and Mignolet before Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton at Anfield

Kelleher, who was born in Cork, joined Liverpool from Ringmahon Rangers in his home city three years ago.

His progress at Melwood is the reason why the Reds didn't seriously consider signing a back-up keeper this summer.

Liverpool knew that either Loris Karius or Mignolet would leave, but Klopp was happy to kick on with one of them and Kelleher as deputies to Alisson.