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Former Barcelona academy star Louie Barry, 17, could be unleashed as Aston Villa's secret weapon against Premier League champions Liverpool

He is the only Englishman to have played in Barcelona's famous academy, he created havoc for Brendan Rodgers during lockdown and is only just old enough to drive.

Yet Louie Barry could prove the trump card in Aston Villa's Premier League game of chance away at champions Liverpool on Sunday.

Described by Villa chief executive Christian Purslow as 'the best 16-year-old in England' when he signed him in January, Barry is the prolific striker who grew up with neighbours West Bromwich Albion.

Louie Barry is hoping to make his senior debut for Aston Villa against Liverpool on Sunday

He turned down Paris Saint-Germain to join Barcelona last year, but, failing to settle, returned to England and into Villa's open arms, albeit for £4million.