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Liverpool fans react to Harry Wilson’s latest Derby display

Liverpool-owned Harry Wilson featured for Derby County on Saturday.

Harry Wilson of Derby County is challenged by Beram Kayal of Brighton and Hove Albion during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Derby County at Amex Stadium...

Derby County are out of the FA Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat away at Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon.

The Seagulls went in front as a fine cross from Yves Bissouma was swept home by Anthony Knockaert, before Jurgen Locadia tapped in a second after Bissouma’s shot hit the post.

Ashley Cole set up a tense finale with a fine header, but Derby couldn’t grab an equaliser, heading out before the last eight.

Frank Lampard will be gutted to have seen his side head out having beaten Southampton in a replay earlier in the competition, but another South Coast side were just too much for them this time.

Derby may have been hoping for another long-range special from winger Harry Wilson after his screamers against a whole host of clubs this season, but that didn’t happen this time.

The Welshman, who was booked in a VAR decision, didn’t have any magic in him this time, but he did more than enough to impress many Liverpool fans.

Harry Wilson of Derby County is challenged by Anthony Knockaert of Brighton and Hove Albion during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Derby County at Amex...

Wilson is on loan from the Reds, and supporters took to Twitter to back him for first-team football at Anfield next season as he ‘oozes class’.

Others believed he can really become a star under Jurgen Klopp, though some did have concerns about how he fits into a 4-3-3, and think he may be sold if big offers come this summer.

Brighton midfielder Anthony Knockaert battles with Derby County midfielder Harry Wilson during the Emirates FA Cup 5th round tie between Brighton and Hove Albion and Derby County at the...

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