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'We have tried to focus on the local area' - Inglethorpe reveals Liverpool academy recruitment policy

Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe says the club's recruitment policy is focused on local players rather than those from overseas.

Dutchman Ki-Jana Hoever, Portugal Under-20 international Rafael Camacho and winger Curtis Jones all made their Reds debuts in the FA Cup third round defeat to Wolves on Monday.

The trio each produced accomplished displays in the 2-1 loss, another reflection of the quality coming through the Melwood academy.

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Seventeen-year-old Jones became the latest Scouser to play for the Liverpool first team during his 70-minute run-out.

And despite Liverpool being able to attract players from across Europe and beyond, the club are focused on drawing on players from the surrounding area to supplement their first team squad.