Rafael Benitez has stuck to his word and handed Academy graduates Neil Mellor, Darren Potter, Stephen Warnock and Zak Whitbread another chance to shine in tonight's Carling Cup 4th round tie at home to Middlesbrough.
There are also places on the bench for John Welsh, Richie Partridge and David Raven, as the Liverpool boss names a youthful squad for the visit of the holders.
Team in full: Dudek (captain), Finnan, Traore, Henchoz, Whitbread, Diao, Biscan, Warnock, Potter, Mellor, Pongolle. Subs - Luzi, Riise, Raven, Welsh, Partridge