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Youth Cup final reaction: 'We are really proud of the boys'

Marc Bridge-Wilkinson expressed immense pride in his Liverpool U18s side after they were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa in the 2021 FA Youth Cup final.

First-half goals from Ben Chrisene and Brad Young at Villa Park saw the young Reds edged out in the competition's showpiece on Monday evening.

Substitute Melkamu Frauendorf pulled one back for the visitors in the 73rd minute, but they were unable to find an equaliser to send the contest to extra-time.

Read on for Liverpoolfc.com's post-match interview with the U18s boss...

On his immediate reaction.