England officially call up Liverpool duo for Netherlands double header

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England have officially called up Liverpool youngsters Kobi Akerele and Luca Eden to the England Under-16 squad for a two-match double‑header against the Netherlands at St George’s Park in mid‑December, with both players set to join the training camp and fixtures as part of the Young Lions’ preparation, the club confirmed.[4]

The pair were named by head coach Barry Lewtas for the fixtures, which consist of two 80‑minute matches on consecutive days at the national football centre; the selections underline Liverpool’s continued production of youth internationals and reward Akerele and Eden for their progress with the club’s academy and youth teams during the season.[4]

The article notes that the England MU16 camp will include coaching staff and other invited players from around the English youth system, and that Akerele and Eden will report for the weekend meet‑up ahead of the matches — an opportunity for both to gain international experience and to be assessed against strong Dutch opposition at a key stage of their development.[4]

Dave Ockop’s piece places the call‑ups in the wider context of Liverpool’s academy output, highlighting previous youth internationals and suggesting the selections are part of the club’s ongoing pathway from academy to national youth teams; it presents the news as positive recognition for the two teenagers and a timely chance to showcase their talents on an international stage.[4]