Trent Alexander-Arnold may only be 21 but he is already proving to be an inspirational figure to Liverpool's academy players.
Alexander-Arnold broke into the Liverpool first-team in the 2016/17 season and is now a permanent fixture in Jurgen Klopp's starting XI.
Standout performances - in particular against Barcelona at Anfield last year - have demonstrated how far he has come and it hasn't gone unnoticed by those aiming to follow in right back's footsteps.
Neco Williams, 18, is also a right-sided defender and believes Alexander-Arnold's success has acted as inspiration for those in the Liverpool academy.
Williams, who has appeared five times for the senior team in the FA Cup this season, said: 'It's just kind of an eye-opener to prove to people that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.
'Trent was at the academy from a young age and he's gone up through the ranks. Now he's obviously one of the best right-backs in the world and he's playing unbelievably.
'So I think for all the academy, it doesn't matter what position, it's just an eye-opener to prove to people that it is possible.
'When I'm training obviously I'm trying to focus on myself and my own game but at the same time, I'm watching Trent and trying to study how he plays also and try to take bits and parts of what he does into my game.
'I think that's what I've been doing since I've been going up there [Melwood]. That's definitely improving me as a player.'
EricDamzzy
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he is not one of the best his the best right now
Banksta
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TAA has a bright future ahead of him, hopefully he will win many titles and trophy’s and he has basically told us he’s going to be at LFC for a very long time. I feel Williams because he may have to play second fiddle to TAA...Williams is going to be a super player, he does have time to prove himself and maybe TAA will be moved to the midfield in the next 2-3 years which would give Williams a chance at right back...who knows. It’s exciting times at LFC because of the young talent on our books 😁❤️💪🏻YNWA
ohfoyf
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does Trent have Sterling in his pocket?
the 1 time sterling played on trents wing ye the only thing he did was get into a small fight
kingkj
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HStar44
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Hes not one the best . he proved he can be best . Speed , accuracy , crosses , assists he got it all . He also inspires the current academy players
TheBeautifulGame1
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does Trent have Sterling in his pocket?
They play 2 different styles man
zacabknrz
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Meanwhile AWB is playing basketball
carlvaja
zacabknrz
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a defender who's so creative
zacabknrz
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Meanwhile AWB is playing basketball
modern full backs possess offensive characters . awb plays like gareth nevile
zacabknrz
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taa is the best
BBchelsea
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Meanwhile AWB is playing basketball
For some TAA is way better than AWB, For others AWB is way better than TAA but for real football fans R. James is the combination of the 2!
BlazeMark
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does Trent have Sterling in his pocket?
awb plays more defensively and in modern football the flying fullback has a higher preference hence Trent is better
KadRash
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Aaron Wan Bissaka
Sekadkmopt
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yes..for sure he is one of the best.. but..not the best... everyone
royamiga12
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lol
does Trent have Sterling in his pocket?
ohfoyf
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AWB is way better than Trent Alexander Arnold.
lol
royamiga12
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TAA is better than AWB
AWB is way better than Trent Alexander Arnold.
ohfoyf
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Meanwhile AWB is playing basketball
TAA is better than AWB
royamiga12
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Meanwhile AWB is playing basketball