Our latest Meet the Academy feature provides an interesting lowdown on U18s defender Corey Whelan as he develops his trade at Liverpool's youth complex in Kirkby.

A versatile and composed figure at the back, the 17-year-old is capable of playing at centre-half or on the right side and has gained great experience this season in the UEFA Youth League.

In our exclusive Q&A below, Whelan reveals the noble cause he would pursue if he was not in football, the musician he would most like to meet and his best Reds moment to date...

Date of birth

December 10, 1997

Place of birth

Chester

Position

Centre-back

First team you played for?

Crewe Alexandra

When did you join Liverpool?

U10s

Who was your idol growing up?

Steven Gerrard

Who did you support growing up?

Liverpool

Favourite sport other than football?

Tennis

Favourite subject at school?

Physical Education

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

Work in the emergency services

Person you'd like to meet?

Drake

Favourite holiday destination?

Mallorca

Who is the most skilful player at your level?

Ryan Kent

What has been the highlight of your Liverpool career so far?

Signing a scholarship

Describe Liverpool in one word...

Passionate

Ultimate dream in football?

To play at the top level