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Liverpool starlet Jake Cain 'pens first professional contract'

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Jake Cain has taken the next step in his burgeoning career by signing a first professional contract with the club.

The 18-year-old midfielder, who has been at the Academy since the age of nine, has become a key figure for the under-18s.

Wigan-born Cain was an integral part of the Liverpool side that won the FA Youth Cup on penalties against Manchester City last season.

Cain has been a regular for Barry Lewtas' U18s this season and has claimed several assists already as well as three goals, including one in the 5-2 defeat at Manchester City.

He was given his debut at U18 level by then coach Steven Gerrard when an U16 player in February 2018.

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