Aston Villa U18 Overview

Andy Robertson has lifted the lid on the unique pressures faced by Trent Alexander-Arnold during their time together at Anfield, suggesting his former teammate suffered due to his nationality. The Scotsman, who now plies his trade for Tottenham, believes the English media and fanbase held the Real Madrid right-back to a different standard.

Alexis Mac Allister has thrown his weight behind Lionel Messi to add yet another Ballon d'Or to his record-breaking trophy cabinet. While the Liverpool midfielder prepares for a new era with Argentina, he insists that the Inter Miami superstar remains the standard-bearer for world football despite his advancing years.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is reportedly prepared to take Andy Carroll to court following controversial allegations made in the former Liverpool striker’s upcoming autobiography. The England icon is said to be "livid" over suggestions that he hosted drinking sessions while on international duty.

Jeremy Jacquet fits the fabric of classy Liverpool centre-halves, Ray Houghton has admitted to GOAL, with the French defender considered to be cut from similar cloth to Reds heroes Virgil van Dijk and Alan Hansen. Having moved to Merseyside in the summer of 2026, Jacquet has been showcasing his physicality, reading of the game and clever distribution.