Celebration of 96 can inspire Reds

However, even with the Reds second in the Premier League and firmly in the title race, the England midfielder stressed any success achieved on the pitch comes a distant second to the 96 victims’ families’ quest for justice.

The 33-year-old was speaking at a press conference to publicise next month’s ‘Celebration of the 96’ event, which will see a Liverpool team of ‘home’ players managed by Kenny Dalglish take on a side of ex-Reds internationals led by Gerard Houllier.