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Stephen Killen

What Conor Bradley did for Bolton staff member during Wembley celebrations

Liverpool loanee Conor Bradley was a key member of Bolton Wanderers' Papa John's Trophy triumph over Plymouth Argyle.

The Northern Ireland international started for Ian Evatt's side in their 4-0 demolition of the Pilgrims as Kyle Dempsey, Dion Charles, Elias Kachunga and Gethin Jones helped Bolton on course to the competition's highest-ever winning score in the final. Bradley has flourished in League One in their right-back position and was among the standouts at Wembley.

His celebrations alongside Manchester City loanee James Trafford caught the attention of fans. But what the pair did, in particular, with the Trotters' Videographer Marcus Harrison showed the character of the two academy prospects.

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In a video posted by the Bolton man in the midst of their celebrations, Trafford and the Liverpool loanee are seen basking in the glory of their first professional accolades outside of their parent clubs.

And in a touching moment of sharing the glory, they hand the Papa John's Trophy to Harrison who poses with the honour before lifting it under the famous arch.

It's been a fruitful temporary period away from the AXA Training Centre, the 19-year-old has made 34 appearances in the English third-tier scoring four goals and assisting five times.

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bayleigh Peacock-Farrell lauded Bradley and tipped him for greatness during the recent March internationals. “Every time I see Conor play he gets better and better and he looks so assured even at international level,” he said.

"Him bombing up and down and having that composure at his age is really good to see and I’m excited to see where he ends up next year.

"I feel like Liverpool give their players chances. This season he’s obviously got his game time elsewhere, and then I think there’s no limit to a young player of his ability."

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