Two goals from Layton Stewart and a first at the level for Ethan Ennis saw Liverpool U18s secure a 3-2 win over Sunderland at the Academy on Saturday afternoon.
The Reds fielded a young line-up, with Terence Miles making his debut at centre-back while Ennis gained his first start on the right of a front three.
The home side began brightly and were ahead on 12 minutes.
Isaac Mabaya played a good ball down the inside left channel for Ennis, who cut in on his right foot and curled a fine shot past the despairing dive of Harrison Bond in the Sunderland goal.