Shelbourne sign Liverpool defender James Norris on loan

Shelbourne have signed Liverpool player James Norris on a season-long loan deal.

Norris is a versatile left-back capable of playing in midfield, and has been with the Merseysiders since the age of nine.

The 21-year-old has also represented England at underage level.

The defender made his senior debut for Liverpool in December 2019 during a League Cup match against Aston Villa.

Last season Norris gained experience on loan at Tranmere Rovers, making 16 league appearances and participating in both the FA Cup and EFL Trophy.

The Merseyside native has been training with Liverpool's first-team squad this season, featuring on the bench for matches in the Champions League group stage game against Girona and PSV before Christmas, and the League Cup quarter-final against Southampton.

Norris has represented England at various youth levels. He earned 11 caps for the England Under-16s team between 2018 and 2019, followed by six appearances for the U17s in 2019. In 2021, he featured for both the U18s and U19s squads, winning five caps.

Shels manager Damien Duff said: "We will never look to stand still hence we have continuously looked to add to the squad. With James coming in I think we can safely say we have strengthened all units of the squad now.

"James has made his debut for Liverpool but it is time for him to go out and grow more. He is a very attacking, technical player who can help us build the game in many different ways.

"I've loved watching him from afar and I can’t wait to see him up close and personal. There is a deep-rooted connection between Dublin and Liverpool so I have no doubt that 'Chuck' (Norris) will feel right at home."