Divock Origi and Dominic Solanke were both on the scoresheet as Liverpool Under-23s registered their first win of the season in Premier 2 with a 3-0 victory over Swansea City at the Academy.

Jurgen Klopp decided the strike duo, who find themselves down the pecking order, would be better off playing 90 minutes for Neil Critchley's side rather than travelling with the senior squad to Wembley.

Nathaniel Clyne also played for the second string, along with Curtis Jones, Rafael Camacho and new keeper Kai McKenzie-Lyle.

Nat Phillips opened the scoring with a header and then Origi netted the second with a sweet strike past Josh Gould.

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Belgium international Origi created the third as his cross was converted by Solanke .

“It was great to give Nathaniel, Divock and Dominic the 90 minutes and they did really well,” Critchley told Liverpoolfc.com .

“Divock and Dominic scored two excellent goals and that’s what they bring – quality.

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“Divock scored a goal out of nothing when he had his back to play and a few seconds later the ball is in the back of the net, a terrific goal. He then played a lovely ball in for Dominic and he finished it well.

“Hopefully they will be all the better for the 90 minutes and I’m sure it will have done them good.

“Nathaniel played a couple of games last season for us and he was brilliant for us. His attitude is first-class and he is a great example to our young boys of what a professional is.”

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