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Liverpool Echo
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Keifer MacDonald

Everton goalkeeper labels Liverpool youngster as 'best he's ever seen' at his age

Everton's Andy Lonergan has hailed former Liverpool team-mate Caoimhin Kelleher as the "best young goalkeeper" he has worked with during his 21-year professional career.

The duo shared the Anfield dressing room for the 2019-2020 season as the Reds romped to a first league title success in 30 years, finishing 18 points ahead of Manchester City. Lonergan had been signed in August 2019 after early-season injuries to Alisson Becker and Adrian had left Jurgen Klopp sweating on his goalkeeping options ahead of a Premier League clash against Southampton at St Mary's.

Despite never playing a competitive game for Liverpool due to his status as the third-choice goalkeeper, the 39-year-old was viewed as an influential figure behind the scenes and was hailed by goalkeeper coach John Achterberg for his impact.

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