Louie Barry admitted his equaliser against Liverpool was "the best moment of my life” after marking his senior Aston Villa debut with a memorable goal.
The highly-regarded 17-year-old kept a cool head to find the net with a composed finish just before the break, having been sent clean through by Callum Rowe, to ensure the Young Lions went in level at half-time against the Premier League champions.
The Reds’ experience and strength ultimately shone through in the second half of the FA Cup Third-Round tie and they triumphed 4-1 courtesy of three goals in the space of five minutes.
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But it was a night to remember for Villa’s Academy and teenage forward Barry, who made his bow for his boyhood club.
Recalling his goal post-match, he told VillaTV: “It was a surreal moment.
“Great build-up beforehand from the team, it’s not just an individual moment from me, I feel the team deserved it as well for how we applied ourselves to the half, and even the second half.
“When I scored, it was a surreal moment.
“You could see all the relief coming out of me and the team, everyone jumping on each other.
“It was the best moment of my life and probably their lives as well.”
You can watch Louie’s full interview below…