Wednesday 10 May 2017 15:54, UK
Ben Woodburn says this season has exceeded his expectations but the Liverpool youngster is determined to further his progress next term.
The youth-team striker scored against Leeds in the EFL Cup in November to make him the club's youngest scorer in its history at the age of 17 years and 45 days, with that goal coming just three days after his Premier League debut.
Woodburn has made eight first-team appearances this season and has continued to play for the U23s, with his performances being rewarded with the academy player of the year award at the club's annual presentation night, and he is determined to push on next term.
"It means a lot to me because I've had a hard season and I've been working all season just to be my best and play my best and hopefully it has shown," he said.
"If someone had told me in August I'd be winning this award I'd have bitten their hand off. I think it has been a good season for me and hopefully, next season will be just as good if not better.
"It is obviously different [moving up from the U23s] but the first team made it so much easier because they are so good with young kids they made it normal.
"I've had a taste and like everyone would do I just want as much as I can of it."
Asked to pick one highlight, Woodburn opted for his first - and so far only - senior goal for the club.
"There have been a lot of good points in my season but obviously that would be the stand-out one because it was a massive achievement," he added.
