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'There's nothing better for these youngsters than playing with those at the top'

Midfielders Jake Cain and Leighton Clarkson were the latest Academy prospects to receive beneficial exposure to the European and world champions.

The pair featured for Jürgen Klopp's side in a behind-closed-door friendly against Blackburn Rovers at Anfield earlier in the week, with Clarkson completing the 6-0 win by scoring an eye-catching goal.

And speaking on the new episode of LFCTV’s The Academy show, which airs this Thursday, McManaman believes being in and around Klopp’s team is the perfect environment for young players to flourish.

He said: “When I see some of the players who are excelling at the Academy, there's nothing better than not seeing them again.