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Paul Anderson and Scott Carson signed improved contracts at Liverpool before they travelled with Rafael Benitez's first-team squad to Switzerland.
Anderson, star of Liverpool's FA Youth Cup-winning side last season, has penned a new four-year deal while Carson - England's third goalkeeper in their World Cup squad - has agreed a five-year deal.
Winger Anderson, who celebrated his 18th birthday on Sunday, has figured in both of Liverpool's first-team friendlies this season.
He only joined Liverpool from Hull in January in a swap deal with John Welsh after a successful trial period. The youngster was released by West Brom when Adrian Boothroyd - now Watford boss - was in charge of the Baggies' youngsters.
But Benitez recognised Anderson's potential and saw him score a fine goal in the friendly at Wrexham earlier in the month. Anderson has signed what is effectively a three year extension to his current deal.
Carson is likely to be Liverpool's second-choice goalkeeper next season after he signed his new contract.
The 20-year-old had a spell last season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, who have been trying to extend that deal this summer.
Portsmouth have also been trying to sign Carson on a season-long loan, but with the prospect of Jerzy Dudek being used in a possible transfer swap shortly, the opportunity is there for Carson to assume the role as Jose Reina's understudy.
Carson, who joined Liverpool for
Paul Anderson and Scott Carson signed improved contracts at Liverpool before they travelled with Rafael Benitez's first-team squad to Switzerland.
Anderson, star of Liverpool's FA Youth Cup-winning side last season, has penned a new four-year deal while Carson - England's third goalkeeper in their World Cup squad - has agreed a five-year deal.
Winger Anderson, who celebrated his 18th birthday on Sunday, has figured in both of Liverpool's first-team friendlies this season.
He only joined Liverpool from Hull in January in a swap deal with John Welsh after a successful trial period. The youngster was released by West Brom when Adrian Boothroyd - now Watford boss - was in charge of the Baggies' youngsters.
But Benitez recognised Anderson's potential and saw him score a fine goal in the friendly at Wrexham earlier in the month. Anderson has signed what is effectively a three year extension to his current deal.
Carson is likely to be Liverpool's second-choice goalkeeper next season after he signed his new contract.
The 20-year-old had a spell last season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, who have been trying to extend that deal this summer.
Portsmouth have also been trying to sign Carson on a season-long loan, but with the prospect of Jerzy Dudek being used in a possible transfer swap shortly, the opportunity is there for Carson to assume the role as Jose Reina's understudy.
Carson, who joined Liverpool for
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