Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has claimed that he wants the club's scouts to find more younger players from the local area.
The Reds have had a long tradition of bringing regional talent through the ranks at Anfield, but they now have only a handful of Merseysiders in the senior squad.
"My big thing is getting young players in here from the local area," Rodgers told reporters.
"It is sexy to look in Spain, and I am one who loves working with European players. I love working with the talents, and all my life I have worked with players from different parts of the world.
"But we mustn't forget what is on our doorstep, and, for me, this is a hot bed for footballers who have a passion, hunger and incredible qualities. That is a massive part of my job and something we are trying to put in place."
Liverpool travel to old rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Jack Prescott
