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Liverpool -target Mikkel Duelund hopes to impress the watching Premier League clubs when the Danish Under-21 starlet faces England's Young Lions tonight.

Duelund is seen as Denmark's next big thing and the forward's tally of 10 goals in 13 Under-19s games broke Michael Laudrup's record.

He was part of the Midtjylland squad, which stunned Manchester United in the Europa League last season, and he is on the radar of Liverpool and other Premier League sides.

Duelund, 19, faces Aidy Boothroyd's Under-21s in a friendly in Randers and he dreams of joining his hero and compatriot Christian Eriksen in the Premier League one day.

(Image: Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty) (Image: Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)

"I'm only 19 and this Under-21 game against the English talents is a great test for me," he said.

"Most of the opponents are a couple of years older than me and playing in leagues where I want to be playing in the future.

"Christian Eriksen is an inspiration playing in the Premier League, but he was 21-and-a-half years old - I've checked it - when he moved from Ajax to Tottenham.

"Maybe I also need another stepping stone before being ready for the absolute top level. I have great ambitions, and I dream of the big leagues like the Premier League. But I know that I need to be patient."

(Image: Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images) (Image: Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)

Duelund reportedly turned down Liverpool two years ago because he felt Midtjylland was the best club for his development.

"Two years ago, it was too early for me to move abroad, since I wanted to be part of a first team - not a youth or reserve squad," he said.

"There has been different rumours linking me to other big clubs. That's flattering, but I keep my focus on my development.

"I'm working hard to improve all aspects of my game without forgetting the things I do best - scoring goals and setting them up for my team-mates."