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Will Wright was playing for Liverpool less than a day after his signing was confirmed.

But on top of that, Wright got a close-up look at the quality of his new teammates, featuring as part of the stronger of the two sides that played Athletic Club — alongside the likes of Mohamed Salah.

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When it was awarded, some wondered whether the teenager might even be given the responsibility — but despite the outcome, there is a clearly defined taker at Liverpool, even in friendlies.

Even so, it must have been surreal rubbing shoulders with so many elite players, having spent his time up to now with the Salford academy setup.

Having never even been on the books at an "elite" club, this was a brand new environment for Wright.

Prior to making his whirlwind debut, Wright broke his silence on the move.

"We’ve only been Category 3 ourselves since 2023, but in that time to see 17 players make men’s team debuts and to have interest in a number of players from clubs higher up the leagues is testament to the job that the coaches, the staff, and the recruitment team here are doing."

Wright made a senior debut for Salford in January 2025, featuring against Man City in an 8-0 defeat

It won't be easy, with talented strikers like Jayden Danns already striving to make the grade — but Liverpool has clearly seen something that it likes in Wright