Layton Stewart found the back of the net four times for Liverpool Under-21s in a behind closed doors friendly against Fleetwood Town on Friday afternoon.
The match was held at the Academy and the young Reds put the League One side to the sword in a high scoring 7-4 victory.
Liverpool-born Stewart made his first team debut in the Carabao Cup third round win over Derby County after recovering from a 13-month lay off due to an ACL injury.
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U21s head coach Barry Lewtas told Liverpoolfc.com : "It was great to give the lads some minutes and it was a very good performance.
"Fleetwood scored three late goals, but overall we played very well. Layton is getting sharper and sharper and he's full of confidence after making his first-team debut."
Liverpool boss Lewtas was keen to stress the hard work Stewart had put in to regain his fitness following his horror injury.
He added: "It was another proud night for the Academy when our manager handed Layton his debut. Layton is a local lad who has been here since pre-Academy and has gone all the way.
"Like any boy who comes through the journey, he's had his setbacks, but he's worked ever so hard and he's scored goals at Premier League 2 level and been excellent for us.
"To get his debut was a moment he will never forget and he knows the hard work continues if he wants more chances with the first team."
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