Liverpool 2 Leeds 0

And things got even better during Tuesday’s EFL Cup tie against Leeds United as Woodburn became the famous club’s youngest ever goalscorer with a composed finish to put Liverpool 2-0 up late on.

“It was a great night for him”, the former Liverpool winger, who scored 108 Reds goals, told on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast. The Wales Under-19 global made his senior debut for Liverpool at the weekend in the league win over Sunderland, and he came off the bench against Leeds to break the record held by Michael Owen by 98 days. Wijnaldum set it up with a deft little flick towards Ben Woodburn who thumped it home from close range for his first goal for the club.

It seems that Liverpool fans have already created a song for their hero, who now wears the no.58 as his squad number.

Ben, who was born in Chester, joined Liverpool’s academy as an under-7’s player.

Cheshire-born Woodburn, who recently signed a long-term contract with Liverpool, is a Wales under-19 global.

He’s been impressing Liverpool’s coaching staff for a while now – scoring in an impressive display against Wigan during pre-season. “In this case, Ben Woodburn”, explained Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, speaking to the press.

The goalkeeper himself is no longer a regular starter due to Loris Karius moving up to first choice.

Ben’s not the only one..

The Wales coach said Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp was correct to take a patient approach with Woodburn but added: “He’s right in saying he can’t ignore him if he continues to progress as he is”. He’s looked very good and shown a lot of quality.

Wijnaldum crashed a shot against the post before Origi, who had been guilty of wanting too many chances in the penalty area, finally made a decision to keep it simple and slid in at the near post to convert Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross.

Leeds lost Eunan O’Kane to injury before the half hour and hesitation from Kyle Bartley nearly allowed Emre Can to give Liverpool the lead, although the Germany worldwide prodded wide.