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'Nat Phillips' story is inspirational for any aspiring pro'

Liverpool's talents at the Kirkby Academy should draw inspiration from Nathaniel Phillips' unique journey to the first team, Jordan Henderson believes.

Phillips has held his own at Premier League and Champions League level for Jürgen Klopp's side this season, having initially joined the club's youth ranks in 2016.

And Henderson puts the centre-half's impressive development down to his experience, personality and constant willingness to improve.

In his column for Saturday's matchday programme, the captain writes: "Our gaffer said earlier in the season that our young players had 'saved us' this campaign and he's right.