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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Stephen Killen

'The main one' - Why Liverpool missed out on signing new Ireland star Evan Ferguson

Former Liverpool triallist Evan Ferguson took just 17 minutes to score on his full international debut for the Republic of Ireland tonight to underline his huge potential.

The 18-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion striker was in the right place at the right time to prod home a second first-half goal for Stephen Kenny's side - for whom Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher played the full match - in their 3-2 friendly win at home to Latvia.

A deep cross from Matt Doherty was kept in play instinctively by Michael Obafemi and Ferguson was quick to react to double Ireland's lead and open his account at international level.

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