Liverpool academy chief Alex Inglethorpe says the loan system is an important plank in their youth development.

Last week saw loan moves agreed for Jordan Lussey to go to Bolton Wanderers, Jordan Williams move to Notts County while Jack Dunn and Kevin Stewart both made the switch to Burton Albion.

"We are doing well in the U21 League and have had some terrific victories over the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, Everton and West Ham United recently, but now is the time for some of the players to get some league experience which I think is what they need," Inglethorpe told Liverpoolfc.com.

"For most of the lads they are ready for that challenge and one of the skills in trying to develop players is recognising when the player is desperate for the new challenge and not denying that.

"For me this club is built on developing the individual and we have got staff who believe in that and actively try to help with that."