Recognised as a teenager for his extraordinary potential, he joined Liverpool at the age of 16.
He was saddled with the first team by manager Jurgen Klopp and developed rapidly during a loan spell at Blackburn. He moved from right winger to midfielder and was used as an attacking midfielder under Arne Slot.
Injuries have delayed his start to the season, but he scored his first goal against Southampton in the Carabao Cup.
The 21-year-old midfielder, who has often been introduced midway through the season as he continues to adjust to the conditions, said he is feeling comfortable at ‘number 10’ but wants to continue contributing to the team by making the most of his opportunities.
“I feel like that’s my strongest point, especially when it comes to the creativity side of things and the playmaking.”
“That’s the position I play at England and I feel like I can really show my attributes. But on top of that, we have two other world-class number 10s in Curtis and Dom.”
“It’s not going to be easy at all. It’s just about waiting for my moment, my opportunities and trying to take them with everything I have.”
“On top of that, when I do get brought in, whether it’s as a sub or wherever I start, I just want to try to contribute for the team and be the best possible player I can.”
The Times
Although he has never made his full national team debut, he has scored eight goals in 20 games for England U-21s and has been entrusted with a key role in the team since his debut in 2022.
With fierce competition from Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones at Liverpool, a regular place in the team will not be easy.
Can the young attacking midfielder continue to produce results at Anfield and cement the trust of the Dutchman’s commanders to secure a place in the first team…?