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Anyone questioning the value of Liverpool again entering a competition in which they are still yet to win a single game need only look at what has happened to those involved in EFL Trophy action last time out. All three have subsequently been involved with Jurgen Klopp's first team this season with Quansah making his full debut in the 3-1 win at Wolves on Saturday. And each would have benefited from exposure in the competition against senior sides from the lower leagues. For that reason, Liverpool continue to accept the invitation to take part despite a record that has seen them lose all 12 games - including one on a penalty shoot-out - while conceding 41 goals.

"It gives us an extra dimension to our games programme," said under-21s coach Barry Lewtas, whose team start their latest EFL Trophy tilt at League Two side Morecambe this evening.



Indeed, there were other notable players involved at Accrington.



He is a senior player at U21 level now and his attitude in training and the way he trains is first-class.