CONOR ROLL

Bradley has a country goal in mind after 'mental' club form

- DAVID ANDERSON

"MENTAL." That's the best way Conor Bradley can describe the last three months when his Liverpool career has gone supersonic.

Bradley got his chance when Trent Alexander-Arnold injured his knee at Arsenal in early January and has featured in every game since when he has been available.

He scored his opening goal against Chelsea, adding to two assists, and got his first winners' medal last month when he played a key role in the Carabao Cup final.

Not a bad start for the kid who grew up in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, dreaming of playing for his beloved Reds.

And ahead of friendlies against Romania tomorrow and Scotland on Tuesday, the 20-year-old knows his next career 'goal' "It's been mental," said Bradley. "I remember sitting on the bench at Arsenal, just dying to get on.