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Alan Galindo

Ben Doak handed place on Liverpool bench as meteoric rise since Celtic transfer continues

Ben Doak has been handed a place on the Liverpool bench in their Carabao Cup clash with Derby County.

It's a stunning rise for the 16-year-old, who has been nothing short of sensational in the Reds' youth set-up since his transfer from Scottish champions Celtic. He's found the back of the net and hugely impressed in the UEFA Youth League this season - including against Rangers - and now he has been rewarded by Jurgen Klopp ahead of their third round tie at Anfield.

Before making the big switch to the English Premier League giants, Doak was handed his first team debut by Ange Postecoglou at Celtic. He climbed off the bench on two occasions against Dundee United and then in the Old Firm derby with Rangers. Speaking previously about his decision to leave Celtic, Doak said: "At first, the decision to leave wasn’t an easy one. But once I went down and saw the standards and the facilities, it’s top level.

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