A Layton Stewart double helped Liverpool U18s open 2020 with an excellent 3-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at the Kirkby Academy on Saturday afternoon.
Stewart netted his 11th and 12th goal of the season in the U18s Premier League North fixture as part of a convincing display from Barry Lewtas' side.
The Reds No.9 opened the scoring from close range in 54th minute before grabbing his second from the penalty spot midway through the second half.
He then turned provider to deliver the assist for Fidel O'Rourke's 79th-minute finish that made sure of the three points.