Liverpool U18s were 3-0 victors of a hard-fought contest with Middlesbrough at the Kirkby Academy on Saturday afternoon.
Tom Hill's second-half header opened the scoring in the U18s Premier League North affair before James Norris finished emphatically and Fidel O'Rourke converted an injury-time penalty to wrap up the points for the young Reds.
Jake Cain celebrated signing his first professional contract at the start of the week by claiming two assists as Barry Lewtas' side earned their fourth victory of the season.
The hosts are overcame a strong wind to make a positive start to the encounter.