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Liverpool appoint former international manager to be new U21s boss a year after he was sacked from role
ROBERT PAGE has got his first job since his Wales sacking last year by becoming Liverpool U21s boss.
The Welshman led his country to the last 16 of Euro 2020 as well as the 2022 World Cup - their first appearance on the global stage since 1958.
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Now Page, 50, joins the Anfield club as successor to the long-serving Barry Lewtas.
Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe said: 'Rob brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to a key role as young players look to bridge that gap from Academy prospect to first-team footballer.
'His recent achievements in guiding Wales to the last 16 at Euro 2020 before qualifying for the 2022 World Cup speak for themselves.
"But perhaps less heralded is the work that took place during his time in charge of the national team, which saw numerous pathway players make it into the senior squad.
'This is something we have seen first-hand at Liverpool with several of our Academy players making significant progress on the international stage under Rob's guidance.
'This level of experience in transitioning young footballers towards the professional game and on to the highest levels of domestic and international football will be a significant resource for all at the Academy, especially the players.
'Myself and all the staff are greatly looking forward to working with Rob as we endeavour to continue producing players capable of playing at the highest level and in the most demanding of arenas.'
Page, who was axed last summer after failure to reach Euro 2024, has the experience of managing Wales U21s before he joined the senior set up.
The ex-Watford and Sheffield United centre-back has worked with Liverpool stars past and present including Harry Wilson, Neco Williams Joe Allen, Danny Ward, Lewis Koumas and Owen Beck.
Page took charge of 45 games as Wales boss across his time as permanent and caretaker manager.
In those 45 matches he earned 15 wins, 15 draws and 15 defeats.
Amongst those performances were impressive victories over the likes of Croatia, Mexico and the Czech Republic.
