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Jamie Carragher has recalled his European debut against Celtic, which despatched him on the path to becoming the England’s top appearance holder in continental competitions.
The conventional defender stayed at Liverpool for his entire playing profession, winning the Champions League, UEFA Cup and two UEFA Exceptional Cups in that point.
And he published on the ‘Stick to Football’ podcast that his tally of 150 games in UEFA competitions is unmatched among English footballers.
“I’ve played more European games than any other English player in history – 150,” Carragher acknowledged.
“Giggsy [Ryan Giggs] has played more but he’s Welsh!
“My first European game used to be Celtic at home – Steve McManaman scored the intention – the dribble at Parkhead.
“I used to be on the bench that night and my first European game used to be the return of that. We drew 2-2 there, drew 0-0 at home and went by on away wishes.”
The sport in question used to be in the 1997/98 UEFA Cup first round, but Liverpool were knocked out by Strasbourg in their subsequent tie.
Over a 17-12 months profession at Anfield, Carragher made 737 appearances for the Reds, second only to Ian Callaghan in the membership’s all-time ranking.
Jamie Carragher used to be speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, delivered to you by Sky Wager
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