Liverpool Academy keeper Kamil Grabara has his sights set on becoming the club’s No 1.

The Polish youth international believes he has benefited massively from training at Melwood with goalkeeping coach John Achterberg this season.

Grabara made some outstanding saves as Liverpool Under-23s beat Manchester United 3-1 at Leigh Sports Village to move five points clear at the top of Premier League 2 on Monday night.

“To be training at Melwood is a good sign,” Grabara said.

“It’s always nice. I am looking to play for the first team but I know that’s currently far away. We will see what the future brings.”

Rather than bask in the glory of his eye-catching display, the 18-year-old was left frustrated by the fact that United’s James Wilson found a way past him.

“I am always looking for the clean sheet so I’m not the happiest person right now,” he told LFCTV.

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“It’s my job to help the boys. That’s what I am there for. Thank-you if anyone said something nice but I was looking for a clean sheet.”

Harry Wilson, who wrapped up the points with his seventh goal of the season, was full of praise for Grabara.

“We’re always confident that if a team gets a chance, the big man will make the save,” Wilson said.

“He did that a few times against United. The fact he’s disappointed to concede one goal just shows how much pressure he puts on himself.”

Wilson relished playing in attack with Danny Ings, who got another 90 minutes under his belt but was twice denied by goal-line clearances.

“I’m sure his luck will change soon,” Wilson added.

“We all know what a deadly finisher he is at whatever level he plays at

“We’re glad to have him in the team, not only for his goalscoring but for his work rate and the experience that he brings.

“I thought it was a really good team performance by everyone. We controlled the game for large spells and maybe could have got a few more goals.”