Steven Gerrard enjoyed a great start to life as Liverpool U18s manager, overseeing a 7-0 thrashing of Burton Albion in his first game at the helm.

The club legend’s first match in charge was a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly at St George’s Park and the Liverpool youngsters were quickly into their stride.

Liam Miller and Rafael Camacho led the way for the Reds, both finding the net twice, while Curtis Jones, Luis Longstaff and Adam Lewis (penalty) were also on target