It was a must-win game for the young Reds who must wait until mid-January to find out whether they have clinched a quarter-final spot in the Premier League International Cup.
After Friday’s 3-1 defeat in Premier League 2 to Swansea City, Critchley had demanded a response from his charges.
Rhian Brewster netted a sublime volley to open the scoring and then set up Harry Wilson as the Welshman claimed his 12th goal of the season.
Matty Virtue was also on the mark as the young Reds proved too strong for their Dutch opponents.
“I thought we were fantastic tonight,” Critchley told Liverpoolfc.