Liverpool Academy director Alex Inglethorpe only has positive words for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The Reds youngster has been a revelation in the past two seasons, establishing himself as one of the best right backs in the Premier League.
A star youth team product is priceless in the age of 100 million transfers. And Inglethorpe believes that Alexander-Arnold is an inspiration.
He said in an interview with the club's website: "The thing I found interesting with Trent is that when he first broke into the team and when he came back to the Academy, the young players were really excited to see him but you kind of feel they are hoping it's Mo Salah.
"Trent is really good and he has helped us out with the signings of the new U8s the last few years.
"He walked into the room [the day after the 4-0 win over Barcelona at Anfield] and you could see and feel there was a real buzz among the players and they wouldn't have wanted anyone else there.
"If they could have picked any player they would have picked Trent.
"I think that's a mark of how far he has come in terms of the thinking of the supporters and the young players here."
