Liverpool starlet backed to play for England as coach praises 'special talent'

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Liverpool U21s head coach Rob Page has praised Rio Ngumoha and Jayden Danns as two top talents he has worked with so far during his time with the Reds. And he says Danns could go on to become an England regular such is the level of his talent.

"He’s a special talent, I’m not going to lie," Page, speaking to talkSPORT, said of Ngumoha. First and foremost, I’m impressed by his attitude; he wants to learn every single day, and he doesn’t switch off.

"I’ve got Jayden Danns here as well who’s probably going to be the next England No.9 in years to come. But for some reason here, I think it’s their upbringing and the influence of the academy, they’re grounded and very humble people." Page is enjoying his new role so far despite some viewing it as a surprising switch after he returned to working with academy players rather than established professionals.