Ben Woodburn

[RedReet]

Did Wilson ever get a second call up?

TBF, probably deserves one along with Ben on current form.

[labourRed]

Wales could have some squad in a few years time... like punching weight with Belgium and Northern Ireland.

[Slinky Skills]

Kloppo not overly happy about his call up.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39308768

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he was surprised Wales boss Chris Coleman did not contact him before calling up teenager Ben Woodburn.

The 17-year-old was named in the senior squad for the World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.

But his club boss has been left perplexed he was not consulted and believes the call-up has come too early.

"Actually, I was surprised about this," said Klopp.

Nottingham-born Woodburn, who qualifies to play for Wales through his maternal grandfather, has played for Wales at under-16, under-18 and under-19 level.

But Klopp believes he should have been in the loop when Coleman decided to move him up to the seniors.

Klopp added: "I don't know exactly how normal it is here.

"This should not be a criticism, but usually when you call up a player, a 17-year-old player, I thought it would be possible to call me.

"I'm not sure if he knows him well. He didn't play in the team so far for Coleman I think."
'Should it be now? Probably not'

Woodburn won't be daunted by Wales call-up

Despite the fact he does not believe now is the right time for Wales to call on Woodburn, Klopp expects the youngster to deal with the situation.

"Obviously Ben is happy about it, so I am happy about it so that is the first thing," Klopp said.

"Do I think [Woodburn's selection for Wales] should it be now? I would say probably not. But is it a problem? No.

"Ben is a wonderful kid and he can deal with it 100%. He understands it all and knows really what he still has to learn and I can understand."

Woodburn has played seven games for Liverpool this season and became their youngest scorer when he netted against Leeds in the EFL Cup in November.
'I make my own mind up'

Wales had been urged to go to 'war' with England to claim Woodburn, but Coleman says the decision to select the youngster was his alone and Liverpool did not intervene.

"I make my own mind up about a player," Coleman said after announcing his squad on Thursday.

"I understand when you pick young players then clubs go, 'Oh, calm down,' but I make my own mind up.

"No matter how old he is, if he is good enough and I think he has something to offer us and can help us in this challenge then I am going to pick him.

"That's no disrespect to Jurgen or anybody else who say maybe he's not [ready], but that's their opinion."

Wales are third in their 2018 World Cup qualifying group and face a crucial tie against the Republic on 24 March and Coleman insists Woodburn "belongs" in his squad.

"He belongs to them [Liverpool], but I've got a job to do for Wales and I have to pick my strongest squad," Coleman said.

"At the minute, from what I have seen, he belongs in our strongest 23. That's why he is there."

Meanwhile, Klopp says he is happy to share Woodburn's development as a player with Coleman.

"I heard the manager said he's one of the best 23 players in Wales so he needs to be there, so that is his decision - all good," the Liverpool boss said.

"But now we are two managers who have to make sure that he develops in the right way, because usually it was more my responsibility and now we can share it a little bit so that is good."

[brightred]

Kane only started regularly for Spurs when he turned 20. Different players mind you.

Kane did the circuit around clubs on loan when he was finding his way.

I think I'd rather Kane.

[Irishnev]

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[Fosterbloke]

https://twitter.com/lfcmostar/status/856709885051813888

Tweet doesn't exist any more. What did it say?

[Irishnev]

Tweet doesn't exist any more. What did it say?

Crap - was 2 mins clip of his performace vs Man City u23 last night. Two goals for him in a 3-2 win and an all round top performance.

[frank the tank]

i think he could be a cunt-hair away from breaking into the first team.

He might be demoralised if we go and sign a couple of top players in the summer.

[RedReet]

i think he could be a cunt-hair away from breaking into the first team.

He might be demoralised if we go and sign a couple of top players in the summer.

Can't see it. Even if we kept the exact same squad, he wouldn't expect to be a first team regular next year, just hope to play more games than he has this year. With us playing in Europe next year, he should have plenty of opportunities, even if we sign a few more quality attackers.

[Lecter]

Can't see it. Even if we kept the exact same squad, he wouldn't expect to be a first team regular next year, just hope to play more games than he has this year. With us playing in Europe next year, he should have plenty of opportunities, even if we sign a few more quality attackers.

I cant see it either

[labourRed]

Yeah, i'm very encouraged by him but he's a way to go to mix it with the first team. Probably, like TAA needs to fill out a bit more naturally.

He's surpassed expected involvement this year as we're threadbare.

[Lecter]

Yeah, i'm very encouraged by him but he's a way to go to mix it with the first team. Probably, like TAA needs to fill out a bit more naturally.

He's surpassed expected involvement this year as we're threadbare.

Now TAA I can see a huge amount of potential in

[Rich]

Now TAA I can see a huge amount of potential in

He's going to get bigger and stronger which will help him make the step up but he looks like he's got huge potential.

[Fosterbloke]

I reckon TAA will be knocking on the door next season.

What about Wilson, does he have any chance next season?

[Slinky Skills]

i think he could be a cunt-hair away from breaking into the first team.

He might be demoralised if we go and sign a couple of top players in the summer.

I can't see him making it, not based on anything I might add - just a hunch.

As for TAA, he will make it and I'd actually **** Clyne off and put him in for the rest of the season, won't cause any harm and we might actually outscore teams because he can at least get to the byline and deliver a cross which is more than can be said for Clyne.