An Oakley Cannonier hat-trick fired Liverpool U18s to a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in their opening game of the Premier League Cup on Saturday.
The 17-year-old striker continued a rich vein of form to take his goal tally to nine in just five competitive appearances this season.
Cannonier's first-half pair, followed by an emphatic third in the second period, was just enough for the young Reds to keep a spirited Palace side at bay at the Academy.
Cannonier was on the mark within the opening 10 minutes after a good run down the right from the returning Isaac Mabaya.