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Liverpool fans react on Twitter to Harry Wilson’s FA Cup performance

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Liverpool youngster came off the bench in their FA Cup victory.

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Harry Wilson has been marked out as a future star ever since he was called into the Wales international squad at just 16.

He has had to wait longer for his opportunities at Liverpool, having to make do with being a regular for their under-23 squad.

His impressive performances were last night rewarded with a late cameo in Liverpool’s FA Cup win away at Plymouth Argyle.

Liverpool's Harry Wilson comes on as a substitute to replace Philippe CoutinhoLiverpool’s Harry Wilson comes on as a substitute to replace Philippe Coutinho

Wilson was making his debut for the Reds and came on as a substitute for Philippe Coutinho in the 65th minute.

Liverpool won the game 1-0 through an early goal from Lucas Leiva, remarkably being his first for the club since 2010.

Wilson was not the only youngster to feature, with Trent Alexander-Arnold starting again as he did at Old Trafford at the weekend, along with Ovie Ejaria and Ben Woodburn.

Liverpool's Harry Wilson watches as the ball goes over the barLiverpool’s Harry Wilson watches as the ball goes over the bar

Joe Gomez also continued his recovery from injury by playing all 90 minutes, and there was another opportunity for Kevin Stewart in midfield.

It was Wilson, now 19, who made the biggest impact, with his willingness to run the ball and chase down lost causes giving his side a spark.

He could not help his side add an important second goal, but his display offered plenty of promise for the future, and a second opportunity will certainly be forthcoming.

Here is a look at how Liverpool fans reacted on Twitter to his performance…