Shels sign Liverpool defender James Norris | OneFootball

Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the signing of James Norris on loan from Liverpool FC until the end of the season.

Norris is a versatile left-back capable of playing in midfield, he has been with Liverpool since the age of nine. Well regarded in the Liverpool FC academy for his strong work ethic and technical ability, the 21-year-old has also represented England at underage level.

The defender made his senior debut for Liverpool in December 2019 during a League Cup match against Aston Villa. In the 2023-24 season, Norris gained valuable experience on loan at Tranmere Rovers, making 16 league appearances and participating in both the FA Cup and EFL Trophy.

The Merseyside native has been training with Liverpool’s first-team squad this season, featuring on the bench for matches in the Champions League group stage game against Girona and PSV before Christmas, and the League Cup quarter-final against Southampton.

Norris has represented England at various youth levels. He earned 11 caps for the England U16 team between 2018 and 2019, followed by 6 caps for the U17s in 2019. In 2021, he made appearances for both the U18 and U19 squads, winning 5 caps.

James Norris said: “Absolutely delighted to sign for Shelbourne. I can’t wait to get going, work under the manager and his staff. Really excited to play in Tolka Park and bring more success to the club and fans.”

Damien Duff, Shelbourne FC manager said: “We will never look to stand still hence we have continuously looked to add to the squad. With James coming in I think we can safely say we have strengthened all units of the squad now.

“James has made his debut for Liverpool but it is time for him to go out and grow more.He is a very attacking, technical player who can help us build the game in many different ways.

“I’ve loved watching him from afar and I can’t wait to see him up close and personal. There is a deep rooted connection between Dublin and Liverpool so I have no doubt that Chuck will feel right at home”

Luke Byrne, Shelbourne FC Technical Director said: “We are really excited and proud to welcome James to the club. He is a very technical, composed footballer and will fit in well with the squad and the way we want to play.

“It’s an area we have been looking at strengthening and he was the one we wanted to complete the squad. We are very thankful to Liverpool, they are very analytical and selective about the clubs they send their players to so it is extremely positive that they trust us with the next stage of James’ development.