Lewis Travis answers the questions in the next chapter of our weekly Meet the Academy series, which seeks to shed further light on the aspiring talents developing their potential at the club's Kirkby youth base.

The 17-year-old has been with the Reds for a decade and became a regular for Neil Critchley's U18s side this season, honing his defensive trade in among a group of progressing youngsters.

In the exclusive Q&A below, Travis reveals the boxing legend he would like to meet, his favourite place to visit in the United States and an admirable ultimate ambition in football.

Date of birth

October 16, 1997

Place of birth

Whiston

Position

Right-back

First team you played for?

Bleak Hill Eccleston

When did you join Liverpool?

At seven years old

Who was your idol growing up?

Steven Gerrard

Who did you support growing up?

Liverpool

Favourite sport other than football?

Rugby

Favourite subject at school?

Physical Education

If you were not a footballer, what job would you like to do?

Physio

Person you'd like to meet?

Muhammad Ali

Favourite holiday destination?

Orlando, Florida

Which Liverpool player do you most admire?

Steven Gerrard

Describe Liverpool in one word...

Exciting

Ultimate dream in football?

To be the best player in the world