Sterling and co out to tame Wolves
Steve Hunter, 30 Nov 2011
LiverpoolFC.tv
Rodolfo Borrell is hoping his young side can continue their excellent league form when they take on Wolves at Telford United tonight (7pm).
The Reds second string are unbeaten in their last four Barclays Premier League Reserve matches, including three wins against Chelsea, Bolton and Sunderland.
A young Liverpool XI is expected to take the field at Telford United FC tonight and the Black Country outfit could field several experienced first-team squad players in their ranks.
"Wolves have been using senior players in their reserve side and it will be a tough test for us," Borrell told Liverpoolfc.tv.
"Last week they were very strong when they fielded Fletcher, Elokobi, Guediora and Hammill, but there are no excuses from us and we are going to go out there, give our best and try to give a good performance.
"The lads are learning quickly because with just one mistake you can lose a game at this level. They are improving and getting better and better which is my target to get them ready so they can possibly play for the first team one day."
Borrell was also quick to praise the influence of Jay Spearing after the midfielder returned to his Academy roots last week to net twice in the 5-1 win over Sunderland.
"All the senior lads who played against Sunderland had a great attitude but I want to give a special mention to Jay Spearing who was outstanding," added Borrell.
"Everyone knows he has quality but it's his effort and positive attitude that impressed me. He was always talking to the young lads in the team and he was magnificent.
"Jay set them all an example showing them what they need to do if one day they get in the first team and then have to play for the reserves."
Nathan Eccleston scored twice against the Black Cats after returning from a loan spell at Rochdale, and Borrell is now hoping he can push on and show what he can do.
He added: "Nathan is a great player and he has a lot of quality.
"I have a great belief in him. He scored two excellent goals against Sunderland and I was happy with his performance."
Steve Hunter, 30 Nov 2011
LiverpoolFC.tv
Rodolfo Borrell is hoping his young side can continue their excellent league form when they take on Wolves at Telford United tonight (7pm).
The Reds second string are unbeaten in their last four Barclays Premier League Reserve matches, including three wins against Chelsea, Bolton and Sunderland.
A young Liverpool XI is expected to take the field at Telford United FC tonight and the Black Country outfit could field several experienced first-team squad players in their ranks.
"Wolves have been using senior players in their reserve side and it will be a tough test for us," Borrell told Liverpoolfc.tv.
"Last week they were very strong when they fielded Fletcher, Elokobi, Guediora and Hammill, but there are no excuses from us and we are going to go out there, give our best and try to give a good performance.
"The lads are learning quickly because with just one mistake you can lose a game at this level. They are improving and getting better and better which is my target to get them ready so they can possibly play for the first team one day."
Borrell was also quick to praise the influence of Jay Spearing after the midfielder returned to his Academy roots last week to net twice in the 5-1 win over Sunderland.
"All the senior lads who played against Sunderland had a great attitude but I want to give a special mention to Jay Spearing who was outstanding," added Borrell.
"Everyone knows he has quality but it's his effort and positive attitude that impressed me. He was always talking to the young lads in the team and he was magnificent.
"Jay set them all an example showing them what they need to do if one day they get in the first team and then have to play for the reserves."
Nathan Eccleston scored twice against the Black Cats after returning from a loan spell at Rochdale, and Borrell is now hoping he can push on and show what he can do.
He added: "Nathan is a great player and he has a lot of quality.
"I have a great belief in him. He scored two excellent goals against Sunderland and I was happy with his performance."
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