Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to Liverpool's starting line-up on Tuesday in the 0-0 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League - and his ascent to the top is sure to inspire another young Reds fullback.

Adam Lewis committed his future to Liverpool this week, putting pen to paper on a new long term deal.

And the 19-year-old will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Alexander-Arnold and establish himself as a permanent first team squad member.

Liverpool-born Lewis joined the Reds academy at Under-6 level and he has steadily risen through the ranks domestically and for England internationally.

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Under the management of Steven Gerrard, the 2017/18 season proved to be a breakthrough campaign for the local lad as he was appointed captain of the U18s and excelled at left-back, representing England at the U19 European Championships last summer.

Progression continued and he is now a regular member of Neil Critchley's U23 side with his face appearing more and more frequently at Melwood. Most recently, he travelled to Marbella with the first team for Liverpool's training camp ahead of the end of season run in.

Lewis' youth level progression is similar to  Alexander-Arnold's.

The pair played in the same team at junior level, County Park FC before joining the academy at a very young age, and both progressed to become U18 captain.

Roberto Firmino and Adam Lewis during a training session in Marbella.
Roberto Firmino and Adam Lewis during a training session in Marbella.

Now, like Alexander-Arnold, Lewis will be looking to take the next step.

The Reds' no.66's rise to the top has been meteoric and nobody could have envisaged that the Scouser would have played in a Champions League final and a World Cup less than two years after he made his Liverpool debut in October 2016, in a 2-1 EFL Cup win over Tottenham.

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A first Premier League start at Old Trafford in Liverpool's' 1-1 draw with Manchester United followed for the right back in January 2017, and he signed a new long term contract at the end of that season after appearing 12 times.

As with most players careers', a little bit of luck and plenty of hard work is needed to get the break they are looking for and going into the beginning of last season the 20-year-old was very much still a squad player.

However, Nathaniel Clyne's lengthy injury absence provided an opportunity for more game-time and the England international started Liverpool's first Premier League and Champions League games against Watford and Hoffenheim; netting a free-kick in Germany.

After rotating

in the early stages of the season with Joe Gomez, injury problems hampered the former Charlton defender and gave Alexander-Arnold the opportunity to make the right back position his own.

The young star has since gone on to establish himself as Liverpool's number one right back and has now made 69 appearances for the Reds, including that final in Kiev and he signed another long term deal in January which will keep him at the club until 2024.

Liverpool players celebrate Adam Lewis' goal - including Ben Woodburn
Liverpool players celebrate Adam Lewis' goal - including Ben Woodburn

With Lewis committing his own future on Tuesday, he will be aiming to push on himself and become the next Scouse graduate to be the talk of The Kop.

The expected summer departure of Alberto Moreno opens the door for Lewis to impress in pre-season and prove to Jurgen Klopp that he can provide able back-up to Andy Robertson.

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There is no doubt Lewis will have to bide his time as the Scottish captain has cemented his place as one of the first names on the team sheet, but opportunities will arise in cup competitions especially and it is about him being ready to capitalise and prove that he is ready for the top level.

Alexander-Arnold's rise proves that if you are good enough, it is about taking the chances that are presented to you and now, after penning his new deal, this is Lewis' next big challenge.

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