Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler is convinced Steven Gerrard's presence will accelerate player development inside the academy.
Gerrard takes charge of Liverpool's U18s next season.
“I think it'll be brilliant," he told the Liverpool Echo. “When you're a young kid walking around the training ground, and you bump into someone of Steven's calibre, it's massive.
“Not just because the way he is on the pitch, either. The stuff that the kids can learn off him will be frightening. Steven has always been demanding as a player, and I am sure he'll be the same as a coach too, wanting the very best from everyone.
“I think just walking around the training ground, just being there, it'll impress the kids, have a big impact on them and drive them on.
“Hopefully, a lot of the young kids will thrive by having him there, because he's got some good players to work with already."
Source: tribalfootball.com