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Freddie Keighley

Liverpool get first full glimpse of 'next Frank Lampard' as they advance in EFL Cup

The best No.94 in Liverpool history? Certainly.

Admittedly, Melkamu Frauendorf is also the only player to have worn No.94 for the Reds, but his full debut for the club shed some light on why he has been tipped for a very bright future at Anfield. The 18-year-old was one of many academy prospects to start Wednesday night's penalty-shootout victory over Derby County and grasped the opportunity with both hands.

A natural central midfielder, Frauendorf is able to operate in many roles and Jurgen Klopp deployed him on the right wing against the League One side. After a quiet opening 20 minutes, the teenager began to make an impact, combining well with Calvin Ramsay and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as Liverpool focussed their attacks on the flanks as the first half wore on.

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