Meet the Academy... Will Marsh
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...
Special
Ultimate dream in football?
To win the Champions League