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ECCLESTON IN GOOD FORM ON US TOUR
Steve Hunter
22 May 2008
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Nathan Eccleston continued his excellent scoring form during the Under-18s recent end of season tour to the USA, scoring three goals in as many games.
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The trip to the USA has been a regular event for the Academy during the last three years, and as well as playing a series of friendly matches Hughie McAuley's side also gave coaching clinics for underprivileged youngsters.
The team played matches in Atlanta and South Carolina and won two out of the three games played.
Eccleston scored twice in a 3-0 win over a South Carolina University XI and was also on the mark during a 3-0 success against an Atlanta University Select team.
The only defeat came in their final game when two late goals gave Atlanta Silverbacks Under-23s a 2-0 win.
"It was a really good trip and a great experience for the young players," McAuley told Liverpoolfc.tv.
"It was great for us to put something back and help out our Academy coach Gareth Evans. Gareth has been doing some great work on behalf of the club and he has been helping develop the game of football in less disadvantaged areas of the USA.
"The Academy has been to the USA for the last three years at the end of the season and the trip is to essentially enhance and support the work our young coaches are doing there.
"We were made to feel very welcome and it's a real honour for the Academy to go to the USA."
Meanwhile from last season's Academy squad McAuley revealed that defender Mattone Awang and winger Ben Parsonage have been released.
Swedish midfielder Astrit Ajdarevic is still under contract as an Academy player but is currently looking for another club.
Shane O'Connor and Michael Scott will stay on at the Academy next season as third year players.
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