Will Marsh is the latest focus in our weekly Meet the Academy feature, which seeks to shed further light on the aspiring talents developing their potential at the club's Kirkby youth base.

Converted from a striker to a crafty central midfielder with a pleasing touch on the ball, the 18-year-old retains a keen eye for goal and has shown his prolific potential already in this campaign.

In our exclusive Q&A below, Marsh reveals the car-based sport he might have tried if he was not a footballer, the two former Real Madrid stars he would like to meet and the favourite artists on his iPod.

Date of birth

October 1, 1996

Place of birth

Crewe

Position

Midfield

First team you played for?

Winnington Avenue

When did you join Liverpool?

At U14 level

Who was your idol growing up?

Michael Owen, Steven Gerrard and Zinedine Zidane

Who did you support growing up?

Liverpool and Real Madrid

Favourite sport other than football?

Golf

Favourite subject at school?

Physical Education

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

Formula 1 driver

Person you'd like to meet?

David Beckham or Zinedine Zidane

What's on your iPod?

Oasis, Drake, a bit of everything

Favourite food?

Pizza

Favourite holiday destination?

Dubai

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 final in Istanbul

Describe Liverpool in one word...

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Ultimate dream in football?

To win the Champions League