Liverpool youngster Conor Bradley has continued to shine whilst on loan at Bolton Wanderers.
Playing as a right wing-back, the 19-year-old scored against Exeter City on Saturday as his side cruised to a 2-0 victory.
The full-back was voted Man of the Match by Bolton supporters for his emphatic performance.
“I thought first half we were really good, passed the ball well, created loads of chances and I was obviously buzzing to score at home again. I probably should have had two, but I’ll take the one and take the three points,” Bradley told the Wanderers’ official YouTube channel.
“It’s something the gaffer always says to me, to get in at that back post [and] try to get across defenders, and if I get a chance take it away and thankfully I did today.
“I didn’t think I’d get as many chances as I do. Six goals halfway through the season is good, but hopefully I can get more than six in the next half of the season and keep pushing on.”
Bradley shining for Bolton
Incredibly for a wing-back, the 19-year-old has managed to bag six goals and five assists in 26 appearances for the Wanderers.
However, this hasn’t come at the cost of his defensive duties. In the match against Exeter, Bradley won seven ground duels, four tackles, three interceptions, and he also made a last-ditch clearance.
This experience being on loan in League One will come as a major boost to the youngster’s experience and confidence going forward.
Excelling in the third division, it wouldn’t be a shock to see the defender make the step up to the Championship next season.
Northern Ireland teammate and Leicester City star Jonny Evans certainly thinks Bradley is talented enough, given he has previously labelled the 19-year-old as ‘superb’.
Hopefully the player will continue to utilise this opportunity, in time to make a strong impression with the Reds over the summer.
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