Jamie Carragher has recalled his European debut towards Celtic, which despatched him on the trail to turning into the England’s high look holder in continental competitions.
The previous defender stayed at Liverpool for his complete taking part in profession, profitable the Champions League, UEFA Cup and two UEFA Tremendous Cups in that point.
And he revealed on the ‘Persist with Soccer’ podcast that his tally of 150 video games in UEFA competitions is unmatched amongst English footballers.
“I’ve performed extra European video games than every other English participant in historical past – 150,” Carragher stated.
“Giggsy [Ryan Giggs] has performed extra however he’s Welsh!
“My first European sport was Celtic at dwelling – Steve McManaman scored the aim – the dribble at Parkhead.
“I used to be on the bench that night time and my first European sport was the return of that. We drew 2-2 there, drew 0-0 at dwelling and went via on away targets.”
The sport in query was within the 1997/98 UEFA Cup first spherical, however Liverpool had been knocked out by Strasbourg of their subsequent tie.
Over a 17-year profession at Anfield, Carragher made 737 appearances for the Reds, second solely to Ian Callaghan within the membership’s all-time rating.
Jamie Carragher was talking on the Persist with Soccer podcast, dropped at you by Sky Bet
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