Steven Gerrard leads Liverpool Under 18s to derby victory over Merseyside rivals Everton: 'Nothing will replace playing... but I felt every bit of that win'

  • Liverpool Under 18s romped to a commanding 3-1 win over rivals Everton
  • Goals from Anthony Gordon, Curtis Jones and Rafael Camacho sealed it
  • Young Reds boss Steven Gerrard was delighted to come away with the derby win
  • He said nothing will replace being out there but he was right with his team 

Steven Gerrard admits his first derby victory as Liverpool Under-18s manager was not quite as satisfying as those he registered as a player, but he took great pride from the performance of his players in the 3-1 win.

Having dominated possession the junior Reds found themselves behind to Everton striker Anthony Gordon's goal just before half-time at a rain-swept Kirkby academy.


However, with 20 minutes remaining two goals from 16-year-old Curtis Jones, one a brilliant half-volley from a corner, turned the match around within the space of two minutes before Rafael Camacho added a third late on.

Steven Gerrard led Liverpool Under 18s to a 3-1 win over Merseyside rivals Everton

Steven Gerrard led Liverpool Under 18s to a 3-1 win over Merseyside rivals Everton

Rafael Camacho, pictured in last season's derby, scored the Reds' third against the Toffees 

Rafael Camacho, pictured in last season's derby, scored the Reds' third against the Toffees 

'I don't think anything will ever replace being out there yourself and playing, especially in front of all the supporters,' said former Reds captain Gerrard, whom Jones raced to celebrate with on scoring his second.

'To win a derby at Goodison or Anfield is a special feeling but I felt every bit of that.

'I am happy and just pleased for the boys because they deserved it and I am so proud of them tonight.'

Under 18s boss Gerrard said he 'felt every bit' of the win over their City rivals on Friday

Under 18s boss Gerrard said he 'felt every bit' of the win over their City rivals on Friday