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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Richard Garnett

Ex-England manager confirms former Liverpool star was the Queen's favourite footballer

Not every Premier League player can say they have received royal approval, but one well-known former Liverpool player has - from her majesty the Queen herself.

Back in 2006, the England national team boasted a star-studded side including the likes of David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Paul Scholes.

Sven-Goran Eriksson enjoyed a five-year tenure coaching the 'golden generation' but despite his best efforts, could not get England past the quarter-final stages of a major international tournament.

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