Ben Doak reveals Liverpool moment when major 'nerves' hit hard as star turns fearless after rapid Anfield rise

He hit a big nervous hurdle on his Liverpool debut - but Ben Doak insists all he feels now when stepping out onto the park is excitement.

The Euro 2024 draw takes place on Saturday and Tartan Army supporters are keen to see if Steve Clarke throws the teenage wonderkid into the fray in Germany. He has risen up the ranks at Anfield since his move to Merseyside from Celtic in 2022 and is now a regular feature in matchday squads, with plenty of minutes afforded to him in the Europa League.

His first start against LASK earlier this season proved a nervous moment for the 18-year-old but now Doak feels comfortable and excited for whatever Liverpool throw at him. He told club media: "My first start was probably the worst [for nerves]. I was really nervous for that. But any other game I've played, I've been OK. But the two starts after that, I was more excited than anything But coming off the bench, the last thing on your mind is nerves. You're desperate to go out and show what you can do.

"I think I've done fairly well. I could have been better in moments in terms of output, getting a goal or an assist. Obviously [I] missed one or two opportunities, maybe could've put a better ball in at some point.

"But it's all part of getting better, it's all part of my development. I'm just trying to start getting my output in, because I can get in the areas, so I just need to start putting the final pieces together.

"I'm enjoying just being around it, to be honest. I think anyone of my age is lucky to be in and around it. I'm just trying to look for minutes when I can get them. Three, four years ago, I couldn't have imagined being here and being in and around it as much as I have been. When you're in the moment, it's fine and you're just playing