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New York Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Harvey Elliott wary of ‘wasting years of career' amid limited Liverpool game time
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott is wary of 'wasting years of my career' after starting just two Premier League matches in 2024-25. The 22-year-old played 28 games in all competitions last season, but his two league starts came after Arne Slot's side had already secured the title. A broken foot kept him out for two months, but Elliott still ended the season with just 371 minutes played in the Premier League. Advertisement 'I don't really want to be wasting years of my career because it's a short career,' Elliott said when asked on his future at a media session ahead of England's Under-21s European Championship campaign. 'You don't know what's going to happen. It's a situation that I need to reflect on. I need to see if I'm content in doing what I'm doing and how can I improve as a player.' Elliott was then pressed on whether it is a possibility that he decides to move outside of England for regular football. 'I just want to improve and be the best possible version of myself,' he said. 'If that's to go somewhere else, then it's a decision that I'm going to have to make and I just need to see what happens. 'Nothing makes me want to leave. I love the club, I love the fans, the team. I support them as well. But as I said, most importantly, it's just about what's best for my career.' Elliott signed for Liverpool in 2019 and has made 147 appearances for the club. Despite his lack of minutes, he still made important contributions in their season, including his first-leg winner at Paris Saint-Germain in March's Champions League round of 16. His return to Lee Carsley's England Under-21 setup came later that month, when he started against both France and Portugal. This summer will be his second Under-21 European Championship after appearing in five of their six games en route to winning the tournament in 2023. England start their European Championship campaign against Czech Republic on Thursday, June 12. They then face Slovenia on June 15 and Germany on June 18 to complete the group stage. ()
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Liverpool employ new rule to secure RECORD transfer
Liverpool to use ESC ruling Pecsi doesn't have enough football under his belt to qualify for a work-permit with a Premier League side. The goalkeeper falls a fair way short, in fact. The only way Liverpool can make this happen, then, is by using a rule introduced in 2023 for 'Elite Significant Contribution' players. It's a rule that was brought in to help clubs secure elite talent with high potential. Advertisement Pecsi is certainly that but Liverpool must register him in some way. That could be with the senior side as a third-choice goalkeeper or with the Under 21s. But Liverpool haven't used this ruling before. It's a sign of just how highly they rate Pecsi - the Reds are willing to argue that he's got truly elite potential in order to have him qualify.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Liverpool confirm highly-rated coach is leaving after 12 years - just days after Arne Slot's right-hand man John Heitinga joined Ajax
Liverpool have announced the departure of their highly influential Under-21s coach Barry Lewtas after 12 years at the club. Lewtas, who started as a Under-12 coach before rising up the ranks, believes it is time to for a 'new adventure' and has hopes of becoming a senior manager. The 44-year-old managed the likes of Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott during his time at Melwood, first under Brendan Rogers before Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot. He coached the Under-15/16s before two seasons with the Under-18s, who he led to FA Youth Cup victory in 2019. For the past five seasons he has remained in charge of Liverpool's Under-21 side, while also coaching the Under-19s in the UEFA Youth League. While the Reds romped to Premier League victory last season, they did so while providing homegrown academy players with the most minutes out of any club. Lewtas' departure comes just days after assistant boss John Heitinga announced he had agreed to become manager of Ajax and represents a major reshuffle behind the scenes at Anfield. The former Everton defender arrived at Liverpool last summer and served as Slot's No 2 throughout their victorious Premier League winning campaign. Meanwhile, Lewtas also helped developed Jarell Quansah, Tyler Morton, James McConnell, Vitezslav Jaros and Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams who have all featured in Liverpool's first team. 'Sometimes you just know the time is right for a new adventure and I really feel the perfect time for me is now,' said Lewtas. 'Of course, I'm sad to be moving on but I also have 12 wonderful years to look back on, including the last five with the U21s. Seeing young players make that next step to the LFC first team or moving on to success elsewhere is hugely satisfying. 'I want to give a massive thanks to all the staff I've worked with throughout the age groups, to all the players who have been part of those teams and also to their parents, who are often forgotten about but play such a vital role in making sure their sons can reach their full potential. 'Everything I've ever done has been about the team and they have all helped make the journey as special as it has been. Now I'm looking forward to being a fan from afar and full of energy and excitement for what comes next.' Liverpool's academy director Alex Inglethorpe said: 'Barry's influence has been felt at so many age groups in the Academy and he leaves with our very best wishes. 'Player development is at the forefront of our role and many young players owe him a debt of gratitude for helping them towards first-team football both here at LFC and of course elsewhere in the pyramid. 'His spell with the U18s brought the club a fourth FA Youth Cup victory in a memorable night in Manchester, while his stewardship of the U21s over the last five years has seen a number of players make their LFC first-team debuts. 'I'd like to thank Barry for everything he has contributed to life at the Academy, both on and off the pitch, and I know everyone at the club will wish him well in his exciting journey to come.'
New York Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
England confirm Under-21s squad for Euros with no Adam Wharton, Liam Delap
Lee Carsley has named his England Under-21s squad for the European Championship, with Adam Wharton and Liam Delap not included. England are reigning champions after lifting the title two years ago in Romania and Georgia, but their defence will have to come without two of their leading players. The Athletic reported last month that Crystal Palace midfielder Wharton would miss out as he continues to recover from the concussion suffered in the club's FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. Advertisement Delap, who signed for Chelsea this week in a £30million deal from Ipswich Town, is expected to play for his new club in the Club World Cup in the United States. There are two holdovers from the 2023 team in the shape of defender Charlie Cresswell and forward Harvey Elliott, both of whom were regulars in the qualification campaign. Arsenal 18-year-old Ethan Nwaneri is included after a breakthrough season, while there are also places for Jobe Bellingham, who Borussia Dortmund are confident of signing in the coming weeks, and Tino Livramento of Newcastle United, who was called up by Thomas Tuchel for the senior team back in March. England begin their tournament against Czechia on Thursday, June 12 before they face Slovenia three days later on Sunday, June 15. They round out the group against Germany on Wednesday, June 18. Head coach Carsley, who signed a new contract through to 2027 this week, selected a preliminary training squad to begin preparations at St. George's Park last week, before confirming his final 23 on Friday. The group will now travel to Slovakia on Saturday. Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Brighton and Hove Albion), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea), Tommy Simkin (Stoke City). Defenders: Charlie Cresswell (FC Toulouse), Ronnie Edwards (Southampton), CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Brooke Norton Cuffy (Genoa), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool). Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland), Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur), Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough), Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion), Tyler Morton (Liverpool), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth). Forwards: Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town), Samuel Iling Jnr (Aston Villa), James McAtee (Manchester City), Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Jonathan Rowe (Marseille), Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City). * Tom Fellows (West Bromwich Albion) will travel as an additional training player, the Football Association say. (Eddie Keogh – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
The Herald Scotland
30-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Why James Wilson feels vindicated for staying at Hearts
Wilson smashed a 138-year-old record when he became Scotland's youngest-ever international in March and he also became the first player to be capped for the Under 21s after playing for the full team, when he started in last week's 2-1 defeat in Slovakia. McInnes said: "His movement is really top class in and around the box. He works in tight spaces. And he's proven that he's a good footballer. He can see that and he knows his way to goal. So the more goal threats you have, the better. "Getting that balance, having the right type of strikers. I want to work with four or five strikers at the top end of the pitch and everybody's got to be able to give something a wee bit different. And I think James is one of the boys that's got a lot to offer.' Read more: Inside the Hearts tranfer process: Jamestown, Derek McInnes and three target areas Derek McInnes on 'getting' derbies, James Wilson qualities and Hearts striker options Wilson has already had offers to move down south before he signed his first deal at Hearts and was linked with a big money move to Newcastle United earlier this year too. But he's made clear how much he has relished getting a taste of first team football in Gorgie. Wilson said: "I have learned so much this season. That was one of the reasons I stayed in Scottish football, because you learn on the job basically. "Picking up things off Lawrence Shankland and Steven Naismith earlier when he was manager has been brilliant for me. "I'm learning the game in front of a big crowd where we are expected to win and for a team like Hearts, we probably didn't do that as much as we should have this season. "I got that exposure here though and if I had gone down south, I wouldn't have got that." And he can't wait to link up again with Steve Clarke's squad for the friendlies against Iceland and Liechtenstein. He said: "When I was with Scotland earlier this year, the standard was just so high. "We have players at the top of their leagues in England and Italy and to see how they act around the training camp was incredible. "It's the little things and it was all about learning every day. I was loving it."
