Phil Bolland is head physio for Liverpool U18s.

He qualified with BSc (Honours) in physiotherapy in 1997 from Manchester University while playing semi-professional football, and he continued his career in the Royal Liverpool Universities hospital trust up to band seven level.

In 2001, he moved into the football league as a full-time professional footballer as a commanding centre-half with Oxford United.

His career spanned 14 years with spells at the likes of Chester City, Wrexham, Peterborough United, Cambridge and Barrow, and also worked in a private practice in his spare time.

Having finished his football career, Phil became more involved in his new role and he started working with Liverpool on a part-time basis in 2012.