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Liverpool youngsters Rhian Brewster and Ben Woodburn were rewarded for recent displays with a start in the Liverpool friendly with Bradford.

Jurgen Klopp brought Bradford to Melwood to keep those in his squad not away on international duty ticking over during the break.

It was a good opportunity for the manager to see some of the talented youngsters who have been catching the eye in the U18s and U23s this year.

Brewster got the call to start at Melwood after scoring five in two games for England U17s in the Croatia Cup.

The 16-year-old started alongside fellow 16-year-old Ben Woodburn, who has been impressing at U23 level this year having caught the eye for the first team in pre-season.

London-born Brewster has enjoyed his first starts for the Liverpool U18s this year having appeared in front of Klopp as a substitute on the manager’s first ever visit to the Academy a year ago.

It was a bit more experience which won out against Bradford though with Danny Ings scoring twice in the game. James Milner and Emre Can also got on the scoresheet while another youngster Yan Dhanda, 17 - fresh from three assists for the U18s in their last game against Newcastle - also came on as a substitute and got himself a goal.

Among the experienced pros, Milner played right back, Alberto Moreno left-back with Lucas and Joel Matip at centre back.

Liverpool: Loris Karius, James Milner, Alberto Moreno, Joel Matip, Lucas Leiva, Kevin Stewart, Emre Can, Pedro Chirivella, Ben Woodburn, Rhian Brewster, Danny Ings; Sub: Yan Dhanda