Liverpool [UK], June 3 (ANI): Liverpool on Tuesday announced that James Norris has signed his first professional contract with the club.

The 17-year-old full-back joined the Reds at U-9 level and has progressed to become an England youth international.

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Norris began his season with the club's U-18s squad but also went on to make starts with the U-23s. Norris made his senior debut for the club when he came off the bench at Aston Villa in the League Cup in December 2019.

Moreover, the West Derby-born player was also on the bench at Anfield when Liverpool's youngest-ever side won an FA Cup tie against Shrewsbury Town in February.

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Norris turned out regularly for the club's U19 UEFA Youth League team, while his attacking instincts also saw him employed further up the pitch in some matches. (ANI)

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