Meet the Academy... Tom Brewitt

A powerful presence in defence with a confident touch and acute positional sense, the local lad captains the Reds' U18s side under Neil Critchley and is gaining further experience this season via the UEFA Youth League.

In our exclusive Q&A below, Brewitt reveals the two renowned defenders that have inspired him, which former Italy international he would like to meet and his ultimate desire to wear the skipper's armband at Anfield.

Date of birth

February 11, 1997

Place of birth

Liverpool

Position

Centre-back

First team you played for?

Liverpool

When did you join Liverpool?

At U11 level

Who was your idol growing up?

Jamie Carragher and Carles Puyol

Who did you support growing up?

Liverpool

Favourite sport other than football?

Rugby

Favourite subject at school?

Physics

If you were not a footballer, what job would you like to do?

Doctor

Which Liverpool player do you most admire?

Steven Gerrard

Who is the most skilful player at your level?

Ryan Kent

Best football match you've ever seen?

The 2005 Champions League semi-final between Liverpool and Chelsea

Person you'd like to meet?

Fabio Cannavaro

What's on your iPod?

Tiesto and Coldplay

Favourite food?

Italian

Best book you've read?

Andrea Pirlo's autobiography

Favourite holiday destination?

Dubai

Describe Liverpool in one word...

Passionate

Ultimate dream in football?

To captain Liverpool