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From three sons of ex-Premier League footballers, to 'the best kid in the building' and one who has played over 100 games - the academy stars shining at Liverpool, including EIGHT who were part of their Carabao Cup glory

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Pictures of Liverpool's stars walking up the famous Wembley steps after the Carabao Cup final resemble more of a queue of kids waiting for their school lunch rather than a collection of new heroes about to collect a medal after etching their name into folklore.

Five of the XI that finished the win over Chelsea were aged 21 or under, while only match-winner Virgil van Dijk would be guaranteed a place in Liverpool's best team if all Jurgen Klopp had the rarely-seen luxury of a fully-fit squad.

So, let's get to know the members of the Kindergarten Kop, from those who featured at the national stadium to the next on the production line set to play in Wednesday's FA Cup clash with Southampton

Liverpool has eight academy graduates in the squad on Sunday, with three other stars, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, injured

Liverpool has eight academy graduates in the squad on Sunday, with three other stars, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, injured

Reds manager Jurgen Klopp put his faith in youth at Wembley and it paid off handsomely

Reds manager Jurgen Klopp put his faith in youth at Wembley and it paid off handsomely

Harvey Elliott, 20

Elliott is the most established of Liverpool's young prospects, having been a part of the first team squad for a number of years.