King Carra celebrates 10th birthday

Last updated : 23 January 2007 By Rich Middleton
Jamie Carragher is the ultimate professional, a player of unbridled passion, determination and character who has been one of the stalwarts of the Liverpool side in the last five years.
 
After making his debut against Middlesbrough in 1997, the Redman was initially unable to gain a regular spot in the Liverpool defence. But Carra fought for his spot, and now enjoys one of the few certain starts since the Rafa-lution at Anfield. Countless memories of Carra come to mind, but perhaps the most famous occasion in Liverpool's recent history captures just what the man is about.

The Chamions League final against AC Milan summed up Carra in a match; fighting through a severe bout of cramp, throwing himself in the way of Italian pile drivers and famously instructing Jerzy Dudek of the 'Grobbelaar shaky-leg' routine.

And despite being a Blue at one stage in his life, the only blood running through Carra's body is Red. He saw the light and is now Anfield's favourite local.

King Carra, we salute you.