Ben Woodburn was ecstatic after his strike against Leeds United in the League Cup made him Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer.
Aged 17 years and 45 days, Woodburn broke Michael Owen’s record to become the youngest player to ever score for the club, etching his name into Anfield folklore.
Helping the Reds to the League Cup semi-finals in the process, it was certainly a memorable night for Woodburn.
Taking to Instagram after the game, Woodburn was clearly in awe at his achievement, simply telling his 102,000 followers: “What a night.”
The look of joy on Woodburn’s face as he peeled away to celebrate was clear, with the youngster scoring on only his second appearance for Liverpool, after making his debut against Sunderland.
While a host of his team-mates took the time to congratulate him on social media after the final whistle, Woodburn’s impact was further underlined by widespread praise from former Liverpool players.
This included Owen himself, who is now forced to settle with his record as the Reds’ second youngest goalscorer.
Another record taken from me!!! Congratulations @BenWoodburn on becoming the youngest ever scorer for @LFC at 17yrs and 45days. #KopEnd
— Michael Owen (@themichaelowen) November 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/Robbie9Fowler/status/803747774672109569
Delighted for young Ben Woodburn to get his first goal of many I hope in a Liverpool shirt!
— Neil Mellor (@NeilMellor33) November 29, 2016
Congratulations Ben Woodburn LFC record breaker!
Congratulations also to Lucas on a difficult day – MoM.
The Reds march on ynwa.— David Fairclough (@DFairclough12) November 29, 2016
A lot of players who came through the academy & had big careers make an impact early through goals, Fowler, Owen, Woodburn & Carragher! ??
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 29, 2016
Young players doing well gives the whole club a lift, credit to Inglethorpe & the academy, Klopp but especially @BenWoodburn & @trentaa98 ??
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 29, 2016
Congrats to Ben Woodburn
A brilliant & special momentA reminder of the glory every youngster should be safe to pursue & dare to dream of.
— John Scales (@John_Scales) November 29, 2016
Amazing well done https://t.co/Bzj0BosUAQ
— Jason Mcateer (@MCATEER4) November 29, 2016
Well done @BenWoodburn for beating Michael Owen for being the youngest scorer for @LFC … Now on to the next level
— Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) November 29, 2016
Congrats to @BenWoodburn on becoming the youngest ever scorer for @LFC #lfcacademy
— PB (@patrikberger73) November 30, 2016
The positives are,we're In the semis,a clean sheet,but I'm made up for young woodburn in particular.
— John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) November 29, 2016
Omg @BenWoodburn ???? what a night for the Academy
— Rob Jones (@RobjonesLFC2) November 29, 2016
Dream come true for young ben woodburn!! Well done lad ??
— Adam Morgan (@AMorgan94) November 29, 2016
Unbelievable performance tonight from @trentaa98 an @BenWoodburn no the feeling they have now. Hope they both carry the good form on ??
— Adam Morgan (@AMorgan94) November 29, 2016
Youngest scorers in #LFC history…@BenWoodburn: 17 years, 45 days
Michael Owen: 17 years, 143 days
Jordan Rossiter: 17 years, 183 days— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 29, 2016
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