Wilson nets a beauty as U23s hit four past Barnet

Brooks Lennon was also on the mark as he claimed a double strike and Jack Dunn added the fourth goal.

With the Premier League 2 fixture against Manchester United to come at Anfield next Monday night, this was a useful exercise with several members of the squad getting some much needed minutes.

Connor Randall made a successful return from injury as he played for 82 minutes.

The young Reds started brightly with Madger Gomes catching the eye down the left-flank, while at the other end it took a superb interception from Tom Brewitt to deny the away side a clear opening.

On 28 minutes Lennon was so unlucky when he saw his curled effort come back off the post, but the American was not to be denied…