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Liverpool FC have handed a trial to young Torquay United goalkeeper Daniel Lavercombe.

The 18-year-old shot-stopper will spend this week with the Reds as they consider whether to pursue a permanent transfer.

Lavercombe made his first-team debut for Conference outfit Torquay last month and is highly regarded on the south coast.

“We’re not talking about a permanent move for Dan, at least not yet,” said Torquay boss Chris Hargreaves.

“Liverpool have had him watched and like him, and they have asked us if they can have a closer look at him.

“It’s a win-win situation for us. The worst that can happen is that Dan gets more good experience, a bit of Liverpool FC rubs off on him and he comes back to us the better for it.

“And we also set up a relationship between Torquay United and Liverpool which may help us in future.”

Vice-chairman Bill Phillips said: “Dan goes very much with our blessing.

“You never know how it might turn out, for him and us, but there should be plus-points in any event.”