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Liverpool academy director Inglethorpe unsure of Bradley's future position

Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe is reluctant to predict a future settled position for Conor Bradley.

Many believe Bradley's future is in midfield.

Inglethorpe told liverpoolfc.com: "Conor Bradley had that wonderful moment at Anfield recently with the goal he scored against Chelsea and he deserved the plaudits that came with his performance.

"I think Conor would have been 13 when I first saw him. Your eyes were instantly drawn when you watch this wiry young lad that used to give everything as a winger at that time.

"You could see he had the heart of a lion and some skill there as well. We just had to be patient in letting his body develop and not trying to force it too quickly.

"Conor has been an absolute pleasure to work with during the time he has been with us at the Academy. Conor also played central midfield and on the wing, but I don't think that's an unusual path now with him being a right-back.

"Perhaps the definition or the qualities of a full-back have changed but I don't think that's too much of a jump now given how much, certainly at this club, full-backs get forward and attack."

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