Liverpool have completed the signing of goalkeeper Ben Winterbottom from Blackburn Rovers.
The 17-year-old shot-stopper impressed during a recent trial at the Kirkby Academy and has linked up with Barry Lewtas' under-18s squad.
Preston-born Winterbottom was named on the bench for Saturday's 1-0 derby win over Everton at Finch Farm.
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“Ben was available and with the injuries we've got, it's about making sure we have enough cover,” Lewtas told the ECHO.
“He's a good boy and has settled in really well. He's a positive character around the dressing room.
“He has trained well and will prove to be a good addition to the squad.”
Liverpool Under-18s have been short of keepers since No 1 Vitezslav Jaros suffered an ankle injury earlier this month.
With Dan Atherton too old for FA Youth Cup duty, the Reds had to sign Fulham's Luca Ashby-Hammond on an emergency loan for their semi-final tie with Watford.
Jaros is expected to be fit for the FA Youth Cup final in May . Liverpool will discover their opponents when Manchester City face West Brom on Monday night.
