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Liverpool U18s welcome Kick It Out to the Academy

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Steven Gerrard's side watched a short film called Wonderkid, which explores the issue of homophobia in football through the perspective of a player.

After watching the film, the U18s enjoyed a healthy debate on the subject with Kick It Out education manager Troy Townsend, Kick It Out tutor Marcus Gayle and the director of the film, Rhys Chapman.

Kick It Out has worked closely with the club for a number of years and focuses on promoting the message of equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination through the Academy programme.

Townsend said: "The Equality Inspires programme is having a significant impact within the academy environment and Liverpool as a football club continue to see the value and impact it has on its players.