Liverpool Ecstatic After Academy Youngsters Clinch FA Cup Win

It was one of the loudest Anfield nights on Tuesday when Liverpool’s U23 side beat Shrewsbury Town 1-0 to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

 
 
 
 
 
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Academy boss, Neil Critchley said, “From the first whistle, the maturity the boys showed to play that game was remarkable. They calmed me on the sidelines. We’re the deserved winners on the night.

“We don’t want this to be a defining moment of their careers. We want this to be a taste to whet their appetites. They want more of it. It gives them the belief and confidence in the work they do on a daily basis that people don’t see until a night like this.

“The boss was in touch this afternoon with some words of wisdom. I’ve not checked my phone yet but he’s buzzing and we’ve given him a game against Chelsea.

“That was the message we gave the boys, play well tonight and they could get that chance and Chelsea away is a great game.

“We played like a Liverpool team and I am so proud of them. They’ve made a step forward. I was really pleased with how we stood up to the physicality of the game. We did things outstandingly well. It was much better than the Aston Villa game.

“Jurgen gives you clarity and belief. Play the Liverpool way! This is us, this is what we do, what we stand for, what we believe in and you better be ready for it. From the first minute, I think we did that.”

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