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Former Liverpool youngster Jordan Lussey keeps the faith as he awaits next move

“Growing up as a Liverpool fan, the main person I looked up to was Steven Gerrard,” said Lussey. “He played in the same position, and he did so much for the club. I modelled my playing style around him.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
1 August 2021

By Sean Cole

IT’S MINE: Jordan Lussey, left, holds off Manchester United’s Tom Lawrence while playing for Liverpool U21s in 2014
PICTURE: Alamy

JORDAN Lussey was desperate to make the grade at Liverpool. He captained the Under-18s when Steve Cooper was in charge and became a regular in the development squad, with Harry Wilson and Sheyi Ojo.
As a midfielder with an impressive passing range, there was one player the now 26-yearold dreamed of emulating.
“Growing up as a Liverpool fan, the main person I looked up to was Steven Gerrard,” said Lussey. “He played in the same position, and he did...

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