Meet the Academy... Shamal George

A boyhood Reds fan who has been with the club for six years, George possesses excellent shot-stopping skills - as he showed in front of the LFCTV cameras to help secure a 3-2 victory over Leicester City last weekend.

In our exclusive Q&A below, the custodian reveals the 'keeper he admired as a child, the African country he enjoys visiting and why a trip to West Derby meant so much...

Date of birth

January 6, 1998

Place of birth

Arrowe Park

Position

Goalkeeper

First team you played for?

Manor FC

When did you join Liverpool?

2009

Who was your idol growing up?

Pepe Reina

Who did you support growing up?

Liverpool

Favourite sport other than football?

Tennis

Favourite subject at school?

Physical Education

If you were not a footballer, what job would you like to do?

Policeman or fireman

Person you'd like to meet?

Cristiano Ronaldo

Favourite food?

Chicken

Favourite holiday destination?

Egypt

Which Liverpool player do you most admire?

Daniel Sturridge

Who is the most skilful player at your level?

Ryan Kent

What has been the highlight of your Liverpool career so far?

Going to Melwood

Describe Liverpool in one word...

Class

Ultimate dream in football?

To play in the Champions League and win it