Liam Millar is enjoying the added responsibility of wearing the captain's armband for Liverpool U23s so far this season - and believes his game has flourished as a result.
The Canada international made his first-team debut for the Reds in February, following a loan spell with Kilmarnock in Scotland.
Millar was part of the youthful side, managed by Neil Critchley, that defeated Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup on a memorable night at Anfield.
This term, U23s boss Barry Lewtas handed the 21-year-old the role of skipper, and Millar has been a consistent performer in the team.