Liverpool sold academy midfielder Bobby Clark two years ago, and the 21-year-old has thrived away from Anfield.

Clark went to Derby County on loan from RB Salzburg in search of more minutes, and he found them with the Championship side. His side are currently eighth in the table, just three points outside of the play-offs, and the Liverpool academy graduate is being recognised for his contributions this season.

Clark has been nominated for the EFL Young Player of the Year award, and it’s what every Liverpool fan wanted to see upon his departure. Let’s have a look at the body of work that earned him a spot on the four-man shortlist.

Derby have come on leaps and bounds this season, and Clark has been central to that success.

Last season, they finished just one point above the relegation zone, and this term they are competing for promotion to the Premier League.

Clark has three goals and three assists from the deep-lying midfield position, but that’s not the most impressive aspect of his game....