Liverpool have completed the signing of a star for the future.
Reds staff have been impressed by young goalkeeper Ben Winterbottom after his trial with the club.
Winterbottom, 17, has now linked up with Liverpool's Under-18 side after signing from Blackburn.
The teenage goalkeeper was on the Liverpool bench for their victory over Everton in their derby.
Liverpool U18s boss Barry Lewtas told the Liverpool Echo: "Ben was available and with the injuries we've got, it's about making sure we have enough cover.
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“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 .
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Liverpool are likely to be on the lookout for goalkeepers in their first team next season.
Alisson remains the No.1 but Simon Mignolet is likely to move on after voicing his concerns over a lack of opportunities.
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It remains unclear what the future holds for Loris Karius, who has endured a nightmare loan spell with Besiktas this season.
Young goalkeeper Kamil Grabara is also out on a short-term deal in Denmark while Irishman Caoimhin Kelleher is also highly-rated at Anfield.
