Meet the Academy... Jordan Rossiter
Today we launch a brand new ongoing feature on Liverpoolfc.com, Meet the Academy, which seeks to shed further light on the aspiring talents developing their potential at the club's Kirkby youth base - and we begin with local lad Jordan Rossiter.
The Scouse midfielder has risen rapidly through the Reds' ranks and, still aged just 17, marked his first ever appearance for the senior team last month by scoring from long range in a Capital One Cup clash against Middlesbrough.
In our exclusive Q&A below, Rossiter shares his ultimate dream in football, reveals the music you would find on his iPod and explains why he would be working in a school if he was not a professional...
Date of birth
March 24, 1997
Place of birth
Liverpool
Position
Centre midfield
First team you played for?
Brams
When did you join Liverpool?
At U6 level
Who did you support growing up?
Everton
Favourite sport other than football?
Boxing
Favourite subject at school?
Physical Education
If you were not a footballer, what job would you like to do?
School teacher
Which Liverpool player do you most admire?
Steven Gerrard
Who is the most skilful player at your level?
Ryan Kent
Best football match you've ever seen?
When Liverpool beat Real Madrid 4-0 at Anfield
Person you'd like to meet?
Floyd Mayweather
What's on your iPod?
Kings of Leon and Mark Kinchen
Favourite food?
Steak and peppercorn sauce
Favourite holiday destination?
New York
Describe Liverpool in one word...
Passionate
Ultimate dream in football?
To play in the first team for Liverpool and England