Liverpool's academy side will be looking for their sixth straight league victory when they travel to take on Blackburn Rovers later today.
The under-18s men have already taken maximum points off Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, Sheffield Wednesday, Crewe and Wolves in an impressive five match winning streak - but coach Hughie McAuley is expecting nothing less than a stern test in Lancashire.
"Games against Blackburn are always similar," he told Liverpoolfc.tv. "They are a hard, physical side who will be encouraged to pass the ball now that Paul Ince is involved with the club.
"From our point of view we need to get the ball down and play composed football. If we do that then we know we can be a match for anyone.
"We've had a good run of late but we are aware we have been starting games slowly. Without wanting to make the boys over anxious about it, we'll be stressing to them before the game - just as we do during the week - about the importance of making a good start."
The match will doubtless be an extra special occasion for Liverpool youngster Thomas Ince, whose father - himself a former Anfield midfielder - is now in charge at Ewood Park.
"I am sure Thomas is looking forward to it because of the family ties," added McAuley. "But when the game kicks off I am sure he will be professional and have no other thought apart from trying to influence the game as best he can."
The under-18s men have already taken maximum points off Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, Sheffield Wednesday, Crewe and Wolves in an impressive five match winning streak - but coach Hughie McAuley is expecting nothing less than a stern test in Lancashire.
"Games against Blackburn are always similar," he told Liverpoolfc.tv. "They are a hard, physical side who will be encouraged to pass the ball now that Paul Ince is involved with the club.
"From our point of view we need to get the ball down and play composed football. If we do that then we know we can be a match for anyone.
"We've had a good run of late but we are aware we have been starting games slowly. Without wanting to make the boys over anxious about it, we'll be stressing to them before the game - just as we do during the week - about the importance of making a good start."
The match will doubtless be an extra special occasion for Liverpool youngster Thomas Ince, whose father - himself a former Anfield midfielder - is now in charge at Ewood Park.
"I am sure Thomas is looking forward to it because of the family ties," added McAuley. "But when the game kicks off I am sure he will be professional and have no other thought apart from trying to influence the game as best he can."
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