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Ben Woodburn was Liverpool's next big thing.The midfielder became the club's youngest ever goalscorer in 2016 after netting against Leeds as a 17-year-old - breaking Michael Owen's long-standing record - and apparently impressed manager Jurgen Klopp so much that the German began easing him into the senior side there and then.But six years and four underwhelming loan spells later, the Welshman was released without any fanfare, with his stock so low that even Preston North End didn't have the confidence to hand him a contract without taking him on trial first.With Woodburn's downfall in mind, Daily Star Sport has taken a look back at seven other wonderkids who inexplicably fell off the face of the earth.READ MORE: Liverpool release forgotten star Jurgen Klopp used to rave about as departures confirmedIn 2004, Freddy Adu was America's answer to Lionel Messi.Dubbed "the next Pele" after making his professional debut at just 14-years-old, Adu looked to have the world at his feet with clubs across Europe eagerly tracking his progress.He went on trial with Manchester United in 2006, though work permit issues scuppered a potential move, and was forced to wait another year until Benfica came calling to get his shot at the big time. Though sadly for the Ghanaian-born attacking, his spell in Portugal was a disaster.He featured just 11 times for the club before being shipped out on loan and spent the next four years nomadically hopping around Europe like a party-hungry gap year student.

Derek Chisora has come out with his latest bizarre comment ahead of his rematch with Kubrat Pulev.The ever-unpredictable Chisora will be looking for revenge when he steps into the ring with Pulev on Saturday, July 9. He lost to the Bulgarian on a split decision after their first meeting in 2016.

holidaymaker who was "frothing at the mouth" while he threatened to kill a passer-by has been jailed. Barry Houghton, 49, started a row with another guest and hurled abuse at them while staying at a Haven resort in Wales.

Harry Potter actor about the absence of its creator J.K. Rowling.

MEN.Flight TOM5GM has been circling over the north west for hours as it looks for a way to land back on the airport runway.The plane sent a 7700 “Squawk” code signalling an emergency at 13,000ft shortly after departing at 10.30am. READ MORE: Plus size model turns down countless offers to go on holiday from swooning fans The flight was heading to Cape Verde, an island country in the Atlantic Ocean, and had already been delayed before take-off.The BOEING 767-300 sent the 7700 Squawk code, which immediately alerts Air Traffic Control to an aircraft in distress.This could indicate a technical or engineering issue with the aircraft.The flight set off shortly after 10.30am and circled for more than two hours as it looked to land back at the airport.Website FlightAware shows a flight path with multiple circling routes east of Manchester as well as West and North of the city.The plane was originally supposed to touch down at 1.30pm, but instead touched down in Manchester just after 1pm.The flight was met by ambulances and firetrucks on the tarmac.A Manchester Airport spokesperson said they were aware of a "flight that has decided to return to Manchester”.A spokesperson for TUI said: "We can confirm flight TOM216 to Boa Vista, Cape Verde, has returned to Manchester Airport this afternoon due to a technical issue.

Beachgoers on an Italian island have been filmed dragging a shark out of shallow water to allegedly pose for selfies with it.The shocking incident was filmed along the coast of Fontanamare in the municipality of Gonnesa on the Italian island of Sardinia last week. It's thought that the unfortunate fish was a blue shark - a species that are considered mostly harmless to humans.READ MORE: Cancer 'faker' who spent over £36k on holidays ordered to pay back just £5 after scamThe shark was eventually pushed back into the sea after several beachgoers complained to those who dragged it ashore.The footage sparked outrage on social media, with many accusing the group of dragging the shark onto the beach in order to pose for photos with it.However, one eyewitness claimed that the beachgoers actually saved the shark’s life, writing: “I was present there.

Ben Affleck’s 10-year-old son had an experience that he might never forget. Over the weekend, the actor and his soon-to-be wife, Jennifer Lopez, took Samuel along while testing luxury cars in Los Angeles.

Always in his heart. Diddy gave an emotional shout-out to his late girlfriend, Kim Porter, while accepting a major honor during the 2022 BET Awards.

the estrellas we love keep us in the loop of what’s going on with their lives. This week, they shared their moods, their projects, new film and TV releases, and more.

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s your first trailer for thriller The Most Dangerous Game, a remake of the 1930s classic.

EXCLUSIVE: Izzy Meikle-Small (Never Let Me Go, Snow White and the Huntsman) and Joey Phillips (Billy Elliot) has joined the cast of Starz‘s for Season 7. The pair will play brother and sister Rachel Hunter and Dr. Denzell Hunter, respectively.

Sutton Foster, who stars opposite Hugh Jackman in the Broadway hit revival The Music Man, has tested positive for Covid for the second time since December and will miss performances until Wednesday, July 6.

Kendall Jenner's latest Instagram post of her bare bottom as she lounged topless by the pool sparked a number of cheeky comments about hernewly-single status.Less than a week after her split with NBA starDevin Booker, the 26-year-old model showed her ex exactly what he is missing while flashing her sun-kissedderriere.While many expressed awe of her gym-honed figure, others joked that the picture was really the Vogue cover girl saying she's 'single and ready to mingle.' Breakup post: Kendall Jenner's latest Instagram post of her bare bottom as she lounged topless by the pool sparked a number of cheeky comments about her newly-single statusAnother follower joked: 'Love me some breakup posts.' Despite dealing with a broken heart following the end of her two-year romance with the Phoenix Suns' shooting guard, the catwalk star let fans know she was doing as well as can be with a slideshow her latest adventures.The beauty opted to share fun pictures of herself horseback riding, eating sushi and appreciating a dreamy sunset on a car ride.

Her older sister Kim Kardashian revealed she was widening the 'vagina area' of a bodysuit for her shapewear line SKIMS just for her just days ago.And Khloe Kardashian fired back by joking back about the private parts of her older sister.The reality star - who turned 38-years-old on Monday - commented on a SKIMS photoshoot of 41-year-old Kim posted by momager Kris Jenner on Sunday. Promotion: Kris Jenner shared a photoshoot daughter Kim Kardashian did to promote her latest SKIMS release on Sunday Khloe poked fun at her older sister by commenting: 'Why are there butterflies on her [cat emoji]' Not holding back: Khloe (seen in a recent post from her Good American Jeans) has been candid over the years about having a 'puffy p****,' and recently complained that SKIMS was unsuitable for members of the 'big p*** club' Share Follow Don't be bitter, glitter! Shop Khloe's Good American bikini £136 Good American sparkle bikini Buy it here Buy now Thought Khloe Kardashian's Good American label was just about denim? Think again! Since launching in 2016, the label has ventured into ready to wear, footwear and now swimwear, and this pink bikini on Khloe is a key buy.

Donald Trump’s plan to take his nascent media company public has had another setback, as federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to board members of the firm that was to acquire it en route to an IPO.

Longtime friends and collaborators Antonio Banderas and Andrew Lloyd Webber are joining forces under the banner of new company Amigos Para Siempre (APS), aimed at producing theatre, musicals and live entertainment shows, including some of Webber’s best-loved works, for major Spanish-speaking markets.

Khloe Kardashian is feeling the love.The Good American Jeans co-founder turned 38-years-old on Monday and momager Kris Jenner led the birthday tributes.The 66-year-old matriarch of the Kardashian Jenner family took to Instagram to share several throwback images of Khloe as she even called her 'the strongest woman I have ever met.' Happy birthday! Khloe Kardashianturned 38-years-old on Monday and momager Kris Jenner led the birthday tributes Sweet:The 66-year-old matriarch of the Kardashian Jenner family took to Instagram to share several throwback images of Khloe as she even called her 'the strongest woman I have ever met'The gallery of images posted began with a childhood image of the youngest Kardashian sister in a yellow dress while posing on a sail boat.Kris captioned the photos to her near 49million followers: 'Happy birthday to my beautiful bunny @khloekardashian!!!!'I feel so blessed to get to go through this life being your mommy!! You are the most amazing daughter, sister, mommy, auntie, best friend, teacher, therapist, business woman and the funniest girl I know who looks at life with such a beautiful attitude.

EXCLUSIVE Ozark actor McKinley Belcher III will join the cast of Broadway’s upcoming Death of a Salesman revival starring Wendell Pierce and Sharon D Clarke this fall, producers announced today.

It's being reported that Katie Price is in hot water again with the police over ex husband Kieran Hayler.

Bigots who plastered a park in Dumbarton with sectarian slurs hours before a charity football tournament have been slammed as “an embarrassment” and “beyond contempt.”

A Fife village made famous by the hit TV show Outlander could soon be the home of the 'oldest unopened bottle' of whisky in the world. It's part of plans for a whisky firm to open their new headquarters there.