Ian Rush reflects on famous milk advert ahead of Liverpool v Accrington Stanley cup tie

“Accrington Stanley, who are they? Exactly!” is the cutting response in the ad.

EXACTLY: Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush’s name became synonymous with milk as well as record goalscoring feats thanks to a 1989 advert (Bob Collier/PA)

Ian Rush does, indeed, still drink milk – and he will actually be doing so at Anfield when Accrington Stanley visit for their FA Cup third round tie.

The 63-year-old may be famous for being the club’s record goalscorer but mention his name and someone will, almost inevitably, start quoting the now cult Milk Marketing Board advert from 1989.