Liverpool got off to a winning start in the Swiss U16 Cup in Ruggell on Thursday evening by claiming a 2-0 victory over Wolfsburg.

Louis Robles headed the Reds into an early lead from a free-kick before Jordan Rossiter sealed the three points with a strike from the edge of the box midway through the second half.

Afterwards, Academy manager Steve Cooper admitted he was delighted to see his side get their competition up and running with a well-earned win.

"It was a good start to the tournament," he told Liverpoolfc.tv. "It was good to play against a team from another country and in a different climate. That's why we came away - to see how the boys adapt.

"I was pleased with the way we played. We played our way, moved the ball around the pitch with confidence and deserved to get a win.

"We spoke about how important set pieces could be. Not only did we score from one, we defended them well too, so it was pleasing to see the lads concentrating throughout the game and it's a good sign that they're taking things onboard and trying to develop as individuals and as a team.

"It's important to make a good start to a tournament. I stressed to the boys that they are representing the football club and playing for the badge - and so far so good.

"But we're not going to get carried away. The whole point of us coming away is so the lads can return better players with good experience behind them, win, lose or draw - but it's nice to win and get off to a good start."

Liverpool have been draw in Group B of the Swiss U16 Cup alongside St Gallen, FC Zurich, Team Vorarlberg, Rapid Vienna and Wolfsburg.

On Friday, the Reds will play two hour-long matches, with a clash against Zurich followed by an encounter with Team Vorarlberg.

The competition runs until Sunday, but regardless of how his side fares, Cooper believes the trip to Switzerland will prove hugely beneficial.

He said: "It will be a busy day on Friday and a busy weekend.

"Some boys only played a small part today, but they'll play more tomorrow - everybody will be guaranteed football. It's very much a team effort.

"It's a good time to get them away from their normal environment at the Academy and allow them to develop their friendships and relationships on and off the pitch.

"If they want to develop into top players, they're going to have to be able to play in a team and look after those around them as well as looking after themselves when needed.

"All in all, it's a good start."

Here are some photos from the U16s' victory