Liverpool striker scores landmark goal as veteran midfielder makes return
Lewis Koumas marked his first Premier League 2 start with a goal and an assist as Liverpool under-21s continued their unbeaten start to the season.
Koumas capitalised on a goalkeeper mistake after only six minutes to send the Reds on their way to a 3-0 win over Southampton at the Snows Stadium on Friday evening.
The 17-year-old, who also set up the late third for James Norris after an own goal by the Saints, enjoyed a breakthrough with the first team during pre-season after a goal-laden previous campaign with the U18s.
The win maintains a good start to the season for Barry Lewtas's side, who were again without Bobby Clark and Ben Doak with the duo likely to be involved with the first team at Newcastle United on Sunday.
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Tom Hill came through 82 minutes - his most in more than two years - as he continues to recover from injury before being replaced by 34-year-old Jay Spearing, the U18s coach's first outing since he was diagnosed with Addison's disease last year.
Liverpool had the perfect start when they went ahead on six minutes. With the Reds pressing high, Southampton goalkeeper Mohamed Adli cleared straight to Koumas on the edge of the area, with the young forward showing good composure to control and then finish off the post.
The Reds doubled their advantage five minutes before the break when Isaac Mabaya played a ball down the right for Melkamu Frauendorf, whose low cross was turned into his own goal by Zach Awe.
Koumas had a goal disallowed in the second half while Liverpool keeper Marcelo Pitaluga made two fine saves to deny Southampton striker Dominic
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