Academy youngster Yan Dhanda has expressed his delight after signing his first professional contract with Liverpool.

The exciting forward, who turned 17 on December 14, is a regular member of Neil Critchley's U18s squad.

Reflecting on his new deal, Dhanda tweeted: “So happy to have signed my first professional contract with Liverpool.

"Thank you everyone for the kind messages. The hard work never stops!!"

Dhanda joined the Academy at the age of 14 from West Bromwich Albion.