Union Saint-Gilloise vs Liverpool - Europa League: Live score, team news and updates as Jurgen Klopp names multiple youngsters including Ben Doak and Kaide Gordon alongside Zrinjski vs Aston Villa updates

You might think that if Aston Villa are in the top two of their group that they automatically get through to the last 16 of the Europa Conference League, but that isn't the case!

Yes, they're through the group, but if they finish second behind Legia Warsaw, they will have a play-off against one of the Europa League drop-down teams who finished third in their group.

A point tonight will do.

Ben Doak has been described by Virgil van Dijk as a 'Tasmanian Devil'.

Van Dijk had high praise for the 18-year-old: 'He’s very exciting, very direct, one-on-one.'

And how about Jurgen Klopp? He said: 'Ben is a special boy. He is really confident and has something nobody else delivers.'

He's made four outings this season, but in case you're not familiar with one of the club's hottest prospects, here is Lewis Steele's piece on him and some of the starlets set for minutes tonight.

Only an hour to go until kick-off, folks!

We heard enough in the summer that Moises Caicedo idolised Chelsea since a young age - there was that old picture of him sat in a car boot wearing a Blues kit alongside his mother.

Lots of Liverpool fans were gutted to miss out on the young midfielder, but... well, it hasn't turned out too badly so far, has it?

It's a fairly seasoned line-up from Aston Villa tonight with some big hitters including Douglas Luiz, Moussa Diaby, and a solid defence.

But young goalkeeper Filip Marschall is given a shot between the sticks with Robin Olsen unavailable.

Jacob Ramsey makes his first start since returning from injury.

Well, it IS a night for youth as we expected.

Harvey Elliott, Callum Chambers, Ben Doak, Kaide Gordon, Jarell Quansah, Conor Bradley, and Curtis Jones - of varying levels of experience - are all given the nod.

Jurgen Klopp knows the importance of rotating his side, particularly with a match against Manchester United beckoning on Sunday.

Could this be a night for Ben Doak on the wing and Callum Chambers in left-back?

Maybe even a Kaide Gordon, the winger who has returned from 19 months in the injury underworld? He's clearly got perseverance.

Jarell Quansah and Harvey Elliott, who are more established, will also fancy themselves.

Who do you want to see tonight, Reds fans?

Even Birmingham's most ardent fans might envy views like this!

But Aston Villa would do well not to get caught up in the historic sights.

Zrinjski Mostar claimed a 4-3 win over AZ Alkmaar earlier in the group stages. Not a bad scalp.

Harvey Elliott does not want to be a mere super-sub under Jurgen Klopp!

The 20-year-old, who would be expected to start tonight, is aiming to establish himself as a more regular first-team player.

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Hello and welcome to Mail Sport's live blog of Thursday's 5.45pm European action!

Tonight sees Liverpool visit Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League, though they're playing at Anderlecht's Lotto Park.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa have an away day in Bosnia and Herzegovina, playing Zrinjski in the Europa Conference League.

Both English sides have already made it out of the groups, but it's still sure to be a fascinating night!

We'll have separate coverage of West Ham later.