From three sons of ex-Premier League footballers to 'the best kid in the building'... the EIGHT academy stars in Liverpool's Carabao Cup-winning squad who can spearhead the post-Jurgen Klopp era

Chelsea were gutless to play for penalties. So, let's get to know the members of the Kindergarten Kop, from those who featured at the national stadium to the next on the production line set to play in Wednesday's FA Cup clash with Southampton… Liverpool has eight academy graduates in the squad on Sunday, with three other stars, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, injured Reds manager Jurgen Klopp put his faith in youth at Wembley and it paid off handsomely Your browser does not support iframes. Conor Bradley has impressed ever since breaking into the first team this season He had an intriguing battle with Ben Chilwell on Sunday, with the pair clashing in the first half Jayden Danns, 18 Son of former Premier League midfielder Neil Danns, grandson of former Eurovision backing singer and champion skateboarder Neil Danns Sr. 'I loved him from the first second,' said Klopp of the striker, who only joined first-team training at the turn of the year. Lewis Koumas did not play on Sunday, but made his Liverpool debut earlier this season Koumas's father, Jason, starred in the Premier League for West Brom Trey Nyoni, 16 Just 16 but the midfielder could make his debut this week after being signed from Leicester in the summer. Jay Spearing is an over-aged player-cum-coach for Liverpool's Under 21s and is often seen patrolling the sidelines at academy matches, though he has played eight Premier League 2 games and three EFL Trophy clashes this season.