Northern Ireland coach Ian Baraclough says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp sees Conor Bradley eventually moving into midfield.
The 18-year-old has played mostly at right-back during his time with the Reds' under-18s and under-23s sides.
“Jurgen thinks - and I agree, who am I not to agree with him actually - that Conor could play in a midfield role as he gets older," he said.
“He has the skill-set to be a conventional full-back or a wing-back, but he can also play in midfield. A little bit higher up.
“He's got a great understanding of football and different areas, so that's a great string to his bow."
Bradley has won three Northern Ireland caps in recent months after featuring against Malta, Estonia and Switzerland.
Baraclough added: “I think we are giving Conor a pathway and we're giving him chances.
“We're helping bring him on and he was a different player in September. It seemed like he had grown a couple of inches, was stronger, more confident and he was great around the group."
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