They were born just nine days and 25 miles apart and have come through the ranks together with both Liverpool and Wales.
Now Morgan Boyes is hoping to follow his mate Neco Williams' lead in the colours of club and country.
"I have played with him for years, with Wales and with Liverpool," says 19-year-old Boyes, a central defender who is currently on loan at Fleetwood Town.
"Seeing what he has done is brilliant for him - he is where I want to be eventually.
"It's brilliant to see that someone who has done the exact same things as me throughout the years has gone and got the opportunities.