Liverpool fans may be struggling with the boredom of the international break, as many fans are in the top divisions, however, those of a Red persuasion will have a keen eye on Wales’ clash with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Friday night.

Chris Coleman’s men are looking to intensify their qualification campaign for the Russia 2018 World Cup, having made it to the semi-final’s of last summer’s European Championship’s in France.

The clash at the Aviva is more than just a match between neighbours, with Martin O’Neill’s side sitting top of Group D, with Wales behind in third, there is a lot to play for.

With that in mind, it may have turned a few heads to see Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn, who has previously represented the nation at youth level, handed his first senior call-up ahead of such a crucial game.

Furthermore, after Ipswich winger Tom Lawrence withdrew through injury, another of Jurgen Klopp’s crop was brought into the fold, in 20-year-old Harry Wilson.

England manager Gareth Southgate sparked debate when he named Burnley defender Michael Keane in his starting eleven against Germany, but the former Manchester United youngster went on to put in a fine display, so here is why Coleman should follow suit and give the Reds pair the nod on Friday night…

Ben Woodburn

The 17-year-old has been exciting the Anfield faithful more than some first team stars this season after he became the club’s youngest ever goal scorer with his late strike against Leeds in the EFL Cup.

Furthermore, having worked his way through the ranks at youth level, a senior cap in Friday’s qualifier would stop any approach from the England setup to poach the forward

Harry Wilson

First of all it’s about time the winger was handed another chance. The Liverpool man was given his Wales debut by Coleman in a 1-1 draw with Belgium in October 2013, nearly four years later, it seems only fair he gets his shot.

Furthermore the youngster is in fine form at club level, scoring nine goals for the U23’s this season, as well as being given his senior debut against Plymouth in the FA Cup, and remaining in the first team squad since.