Ex-Celtic youth prospect Ben Doak has been named one of the best young players in the world after he was featured on Goal's NXGN list.

The Liverpool winger, who joined the Merseyside club last year, has made five first-team appearances for Jurgen Klopp's men as his star continues to grow.

Previous winners of the NXGN award include Barcelona's Ansu Fati and England international Jude Bellingham.

The list is made up of players born from 2004 onwards and includes players such as Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho.

Doak has also featured for Scotland's U21s, however, he was ruled out of Scot Gemmill's most recent squad after suffering a head knock during a UEFA Youth League fixture against Sporting Lisbon.

Doak's condition is currently being closely monitored by the Liverpool medical team.

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Meanwhile, Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has backed Kyogo Furuhashi to perform in the Champions League next season.

The Japan international was left frustrated during this season's competition after being unable to convert any of his chances in the group stages.

Ange Postecoglou's side finished bottom of their section which contained Real Madrid, RB Leipzig and Shakhtar Donetsk.

However, McAvennie feels the 28-year-old will be able to take his game to another level in Europe next season.

He told Football Insider: "I think next year he will do it in the Champions League. That is where you have got to do it.

"He has missed a couple of chances but I have got a feeling he is going to be strong in it.

"He just wants to learn. His movement is different class which is great for the midfielders.

"Players do not know whether to go to him which creates space in the midfield, that is why it is working."

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