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Veteran midfielder plays key role as Liverpool kids beat Shrewsbury Town

Liverpool could welcome back James Milner and Naby Keita for clash vs Southampton.

James Milner instrumental as young Reds prevail over Shrewsbury Town

Stand-in Liverpool manager Neil Critchley has praised midfielder James Milner for inspiring a young Liverpool team to prevail over Shrewsbury Town. (h/t Independent)

With the senior players and staff absent, seven teenagers were named in the starting line-up as Liverpool named their youngest ever team

The Reds side had a number of promising players but the experience was at a premium. The youngsters showed remarkable maturity and fought to prevail over their more seasoned opponents.

James Milner watches on during the FA Cup Fourth Round Replay against Shrewsbury (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images)

James Milner decided to help Crichtley inspire the youngsters rather than take time off. The 34-year-old not only trained with the youngsters but also was available to give them advice (h/t Independent

The veteran was an animated presence in the Liverpool dressing room and was always at hand to inspire and instil confidence in the kids (h/t Independent).

Milner has been out of action since limping off against Everton in the FA Cup third round at Anfield. The midfielder doesn’t just add a vast array of experience on the pitch but is also an inspirational leader off the pitch