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Liverpool-born linesman Jake Collin was the assistant referee for the 2016 UEFA Champions League Final and the 2016 European Championship Final. He talks exclusively to Merseysportlive about a linesman's career of the highest standard.

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he is unsure if Diogo Jota will be back for Liverpool's Carabao Cup final clash with Chelsea. The Portuguese forward was replaced by Roberto Firmino at half-time in the victory over Inter Milan on Wednesday evening.

Tranmere Rovers currently sit second in the EFL League Two table, 11 points off Forest Green who currently maintain the top spot. In an exclusive interview with Merseysportlive, forward Charlie Jolley has discussed his side's chances of automatic promotion and his first season in league football.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp warned it is only half-time despite his side's 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League last 16. Goals from Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah secured another famous victory late at the San Siro.

Liverpool’s LGBT+ supporters group Kop Outs have praised Jurgen Klopp and the club after both were recognised by the British LGBT awards. Klopp has been nominated for Celebrity Ally of the Year while Liverpool’s ‘Red Together’ campaign was named in the Brand and Marketing category.

Everton Under 18s breezed past Derby County to move fourth in the Premier League U18 North. An own goal from Derby's Harry Hawkins and a second half strike from substitute Isaac Heath saw the young Toffees get back to winning ways at Finch Farm.

Tranmere Rovers face Port Vale at Prenton Park on Saturday (3pm) looking to bounce back after back-to back defeats.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has set the bar high for Liverpool in the final months of the season as the Reds aim to take Manchester City to the wire in the Premier League title race.

Jürgen Klopp said he was in favour of the Champions League away goals rule, but insists scrapping it does not impact Liverpool's goal of beating Inter Milan at the San Siro. The rule change was announced by UEFA before this year's competition got underway last summer, but it has only come into force as the first knockout ties are being played this week.

Speaking exclusively to Merseysportlive, Everton Under-18s coach Paul Tait talks about providing a pathway for the future generation of players, his own journey and the impact of Everton legend Leighton Baines embarking on his own coaching career.