We only ask Phil Backhouse seven questions during a 25-minute interview.
Because in a room looking out on the Select Security Stadium, where Liverpool Ladies play their home matches, the team’s assistant manager – who oversees the youth development programme – needs little prompting as he passionately expresses his commitment to the cause.
“We’re seeing progress in all different areas,” he begins.
“Yes, we’re getting results and seeing it on league tables and stuff, but actually we’re starting to see players who are going to go through the club and play for the first team, which is ultimately what Liverpool as a club and its history has been built on – producing those players.