Meet the Academy... Lewis Travis
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