Frank Lampard’s managerial baptism would not, ordinarily, hold much interest for Liverpool supporters, but the more curious among them will take the time to tune into Derby County’s trip to Reading on Friday.

In the visitors’ line-up for the opening Sky Bet Championship game of the new season is expected to be Harry Wilson, the talented winger who has left Anfield on loan to further his development.

A pivotal campaign looms for the 21-year-old, who spent the second half of last term catching the eye at Hull City and making his full international debut for Wales and scoring to boot. Just as the coming season will be important for teenager Ben Woodburn, who is poised to complete a loan move of his own from Liverpool