Pride, progress and the Academy's quest - Alex Inglethorpe Q&A Steve Hunter Alex Inglethorpe has paid tribute to the efforts of his staff and players during a challenging but productive season for the club's Academy. Several players have emerged from Liverpool's youth ranks to gain opportunities at first-team level under Jürgen Klopp this term, following in the footsteps of recent graduates such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones and Neco Williams. The Reds' U18s, meanwhile, are preparing to play at Anfield as they host Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals on Friday night, with Inglethorpe set to proudly watch on from the stands.