'I was just hoping to get through the game': Peter Crouch on his brace for Liverpool Legends
Peter Crouch had quite a return to Anfield, scoring a brace in his first appearance in a charity match since retiring in 2019.
“Honestly, I can’t keep the smile off my face,” Crouch said after Liverpool Legends' 2-0 win over Chelsea Legends.
“I was just hoping to get through the game, to be honest. It’s so nice to get a couple of goals.
“Honestly, I’m genuinely really pleased because you just never think you’ll even get the opportunity to play at Anfield again. To score two at the Kop end, I’m so happy.
“First and foremost, it’s about the foundation and raising money. The amount of people who were here today is a credit to the club really and the fanbase.
“But I’ve also got my family here. My little boy had never seen me play, he’s only five so I’ve been saying to him, ‘I did play, I swear, I promise!’ For him to see it first hand, at Liverpool as well, it’s a good moment for my family.
“Having played for Liverpool, there is something special about this club. Once you play for a club like Liverpool and you speak to all the players, it just touches you.
“It’s so special. To get invited back, and even before today, you walk down the street and everyone is really kind about my time here. They’re so knowledgeable about the game as well. I always enjoy coming back but I probably enjoyed today more than most."
