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Fernando Torres claims former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard is 'by far the best' he has played with as Spaniard says he would pay to line up with the Englishman again

Former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has revealed that English midfielder Steven Gerrard is the 'best' player he has ever played with, adding that he would pay to play with him again.

The Spaniard formed a fruitful relationship with Gerrard when the two played together at Anfield between 2007 and 2011.

And the now Atletico Madrid forward has heaped praised upon his former team-mate, explaining that the he made his time at the Reds all the more easier.

Fernando Torres (left) says Steven Gerrard (right) is the 'best' player he has ever played with
Fernando Torres (left) says Steven Gerrard (right) is the 'best' player he has ever played with
Torres in action during Atletico Madrid's Champions League clash with Leicesteru00a0
Torres in action during Atletico Madrid's Champions League clash with Leicester

Torres told Football Focus: 'He is everything I need on the pitch in one player.