Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool messages to Conor Bradley as defender sets Bolton Wanderers goal

Conor Bradley revealed he has had text messages from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp during his loan spell at Bolton Wanderers as he has his eye on challenging for promotion this season with the League One club.

Bradley has shone in his early days at Wanderers after joining for the campaign. He has found the back of the net three times so far and cemented his place as first choice right wing-back.

The teenager is now on Northern Ireland duty for the international break. He has spoken about his season so far ahead of UEFA Nations League games versus Kosovo and Greece.

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The 19-year-old is spending the campaign out on loan at Wanderers away from the Anfield club. Though he has not spoken directly to the Kop boss one-to-one, Klopp has kept in touch with Bradley in his time so far at Bolton.

The teenager has had messages of support from the Liverpool boss after performing well for Wanderers, with whom he believes he can challenge for promotion this season. He is enjoying playing the wing-back role and believes getting regular game time will only benefit him with his long-term ambitions for both club and country.

He said: "It has been a really good start and I feel I am learning and developing every day. I am just enjoying playing as many games as I can.

"I didn't really speak to Jurgen one-to-one, but I have received text messages from him just saying go out and enjoy it, and do your best. He just wants to see me get as many games as possible.

"They have all been great with me and kept in close contact. They have been great with me.

"We have a group there with all the loanees and they text into it when someone scores or gets