 In the summer of 2006 he was promoted from the academy to the first team squad.On 22 July 2006, he made his debut for Liverpool's senior team in a pre-season friendly against Crewe.He scored the only goal when Robbie Fowler back heeled the ball into his path and it was dispatched by him left footed into the top corner of the net as the Reds triumphed 1–0.