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From shy boy to 'world-class player': Lucas on the rise of Trent Alexander-Arnold

Lucas Leiva knew Trent Alexander-Arnold was destined for big things in the game from the moment he walked into the Liverpool squad.

Lucas was an experienced member of the Reds when Alexander-Arnold progressed from the Academy set-up to first gain a taste of a senior environment.

After making a professional debut in October 2016, the No.66 has gone on to lift six major honours with his boyhood club, establishing himself as one of world football's brightest talents in the process.

Recalling when he first encountered Alexander-Arnold, Lucas told Liverpoolfc.com: "He was very shy and very thin, I would say.