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'We want to show what we are all about in the UEFA Youth League'

As Liverpool's U19s prepare to begin their UEFA Youth League campaign against AC Milan on Wednesday, Marc Bridge-Wilkinson has told his team to enjoy the experiences the competition will bring them this season and show their quality on the European stage.

After a year's break from the tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Reds' youngsters kick off the 2021-22 edition by hosting their Serie A counterparts at the Kirkby Academy.

Liverpool's last Youth League involvement was in March 2020 when the U19s reached the last 16 and lost away to Benfica.

The competition mirrors the senior team's Champions League fixtures, meaning this season's squad will also face FC Porto and Atletico Madrid in the group stage.