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Liverpool Echo
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Tom Cavilla

Steven Gerrard audition to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool helped by unlikely figure

Steven Gerrard returned to Anfield on Saturday afternoon not only as the Aston Villa manager but, more importantly, a Liverpool legend.

Participating in the latest instalment of the Legends fixture, the 41-year-old was welcomed with open arms by those in attendance and rolled back the years with an impressive, all-action display in the centre of midfield.

It is no secret that Gerrard is still idolised by the people of Liverpool, with Saturday only reinforcing this point. Swarmed by supporters for signatures prior to kick-off and being the first player to have their chant sung by the Kop set the tone for an afternoon that was very much dictated by the former Reds captain.

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