Will Wright and Josh Abe were amongst the Liverpool players involved in international action on Tuesday
Josh Abe #40 Liverpool battles Romaine Mundle #14 of Sunderland during the second half of the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Sunderland AFC at GEODIS Park
Josh Abe #40 Liverpool battles Romaine Mundle #14 of Sunderland during the second half of the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Sunderland AFC at GEODIS Park(Image: 2026 Bill Barrett/ISI Photos)
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Liverpool wonderkid Josh Abe marked his comeback from injury in style as he scored within minutes of coming on to make his England Under-17s debut on Tuesday.
The 16-year-old was a surprise inclusion in former Liverpool U21s manager Barry Lewtas’ squad, having been sidelined since August with a dislocated shoulder.
Abe, who featured for Andoni Iraola’s senior side in pre-season friendlies against Sunderland and Wrexham during the Reds' summer tour of the United States, subsequently underwent surgery on the issue.
And after returning to fitness, he was handed his debut for England U17s by Lewtas as his side thrashed Montenegro 6-1/
Sent on in the 62nd minute, Abe scored the young Lions’ fifth goal just two minutes later with a smart chipped finish.
The teenager made just one appearance for Liverpool U18s so far this season before being struck down by injury.
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But he will now look to feature again against Poland when England U17s return to action on Saturday, before their international break concludes against Ukraine next Tuesday.
Abe, who committed his long-term future to the Reds back in June, could then make his return for his club when the U18s travel to Stoke City on Saturday, November 21.
A possible UEFA Youth League debut could also be on the cards against Club Brugge on Wednesday, November 25.
Abe was not the only Liverpool youngster in international action on Tuesday as in-form youngster Will Wright was handed his England U19s debut.
ISTANBUL - Will Wright of Liverpool FC U19 celebrates his goal during the UEFA Youth League football match between Fenerbahce U19 and Liverpool U19 at Pendik Stadyumu on 4 November 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. GERRIT VAN KEULEN / ANP (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)
Will Wright has been in superb form for Liverpool's youth teams this season(Image: Getty Images)
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The striker, who has scored 13 goals from just 12 appearances for the Reds at academy level this season, was sent on as a second-half substitute as the young Lions won 4-1 against Slovenia. The appearance was Wright's first international outing for England at any level.
Elsewhere, Ifeanyi Ndukwe was sent off after 55 minutes for Austria U19s as they lost 1-0 to Belarus.
Meanwhile, Prince Cisse completed the full 90 minutes for Wales U19s as they drew 2-2 with Finland, while Erik Farkas came off the bench for the final 30 minutes as England U18s beat the Netherlands 3-2 in a friendly in Spain.