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.