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Coventry City defender Cian Harries turned out for Mick Garrity's Liverpool under-23s against Bangor City tonight.

Reports suggested that Harries had been invited to train at Melwood, but as the ECHO reported the young defender had not trained with the senior team or youth team prior to his appearance tonight.

The 19-year-old cultured centre back was named as a trialist on the team sheet after the Reds had been closely monitoring the Sky Blues player.

The defender is known for his composure on the ball and ability to step out and dribble with confidence from the back.

The Welshman joined Cheltenham Town on a one month loan deal from Coventry last year before breaking into the League One outfit's first team this season.

Former Coventry boss Tony Mowbray hailed the youngster as a "fantastic prospect" when he signed his professional deal back in 2015.

After a series of impressive performances for Russell Slade's side, playing 13 times for the first team this season, he has attracted the Reds' interest. But Harries signed a contract extension in November to stay at the Ricoh Arena until 2020 which will raise any asking price should the defender impress.

He is a product of the Coventry academy and has progressed through the under-18 and under-21 squads as well as turning out for Wales at age group level.