Liverpool’s Rio Ngumoha has said he is looking forward to showcasing his versatility this season, including operating on the right wing.

Ngumoha, 17, primarily plays off the left but made his England debut in June on the right flank.

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Following the departure of Mohamed Salah, Liverpool are in the market for another winger, with new boss Andoni Iraola confirming that when he spoke on Tuesday. And in the meantime, Ngumoha has been working on improving his game down the right.

“Being unpredictable off both sides is key,” he said. “Obviously, everyone knows I can play on the left, but on the right I feel like I’m improving and I’m getting better.

“So, yeah, definitely off the left and the right this season.”

The teenager enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Anfield last season, making 29 appearances under Arne Slot and became the Reds’ youngest goalscorer when he netted a last-gasp winner at Newcastle United in August.

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Asked what he wanted to improve, Ngumoha said: “Definitely help the team out with goals and assists, but also my defensive actions as well.

“I’ve got to improve in both of them, but also just try to implement myself as a starter sometimes. Coming off the bench as well, because obviously we have so many players – so many top players – and we’re all competing for places.

“But it’s healthy competition. Just try to help the team as much as I can really.”