Liverpool striker made an immediate impact.
Young Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke made his debut for the club last night in a pre-season friendly against Tranmere Rovers.
Solanke was unveiled as a Reds player on Monday, with his long awaited switch from Chelsea finally confirmed.
Tranmere Rovers vs Liverpool – Pre Season Friendly
The England under-20 World Cup winner wasted no time in making an impact after coming off the bench at half-time at Prenton Park.
His rebounded shot set up teammate Pedro Chirivella to score the club’s third, after first half goals from James Milner and pre-season king Marko Grujic.
Tranmere Rovers vs Liverpool – Pre Season Friendly
There are understandably high hopes for the teenager, and the way he settled in instantly helps his chances of breaking into the first team for the coming season.
Solanke will face tougher tests, but getting an early chance is a positive show of faith from manager Jurgen Klopp, and his bright start should settle any nerves and give him a platform from which to build.
Here is a look at how fans reacted to his debut performance…
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