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Murphy: I wish I had stayed at Liverpool and fought for my place

Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy says he regrets leaving the club before they won the Champions League under Rafael Benitez.

The ex-midfielder joined the Reds from Crewe Alexandra at the age of 20 and spent seven years with the Anfield outfit.

He won the UEFA Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups during his time at Liverpool, but left to join Charlton in 2004 having made almost 250 appearances in all competitions.

The following year, Liverpool went on to finish fifth in the English top-flight and lose the League Cup final to Chelsea, but Benitez’s men stunned Europe by claiming the Champions League crown in thrilling fashion.