In pictures: Liverpool youngsters march on in FA Cup

Liverpool's youngest ever starting line-up dump Shrewsbury out of FA Cup

Published: February 05, 2020 10:22 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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Liverpool sent out their youngest-ever starting line-up in the FA Cup fourth round replay at Anfield against Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday night. The first match had ended in a 2-2 draw last week Image Credit: Reuters

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Despite the opportunity to progress to the business end of the tournament, Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp stuck to his guns and allowed his senior players time off during the winter break in the Premier League, leaving Liverpool's under-23 manager Neil Critchley to oversee the game, with only youth players in the side Image Credit: Reuters

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Shrewsbury fans made the trip to Anfield in the hope of witnessing an upset against the Premier League leaders Image Credit: Reuters

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Liverpool's young boys came out with a point to prove as they crashed out of the League Cup 5-0 to Aston Villa while the senior team were in Doha for the Club World Cup Image Credit: AFP

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The familiar faces of Van Dijk, Salah and Firmino may have been missing but the Liverpool faithful were in fine voice nonetheless Image Credit: AP

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Shrewsbury were up for the fight, and gave their all in every challenge Image Credit: Reuters

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There was heartbreak, however, for Shrewsbury Town's Ro-Shaun Williams as he put the ball into his own net to give Liverpool the lead Image Credit: Reuters

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To add to the visitors' anguish, Shaun Whalley thought he had given Shrewsbury the lead, but his header was ruled out by VAR for offside Image Credit: Reuters

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So it was left for Liverpool's history makers to start the celebrations as the game ended 1-0 Image Credit: AFP

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The faces on the young Liverpool players told the story as they lapped up the adulation from the supporters. Image Credit: Reuters

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Critchley got in on the party action too as he made sure Liverpool would be in the next round, where they will face Chelsea. Klopp will be sure to be back in the dugout for that one, and his side will be at full strength too. Image Credit: AP

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