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Liverpool icon John Barnes picks a team from those he played with at Anfield - including the Kenny Dalglish clone and the striker who could turn into defender in training

One of the finest sights in Liverpool's fabled history was that of John Barnes surging down the left wing, cruising beyond defenders with his blistering speed, imperious strength and magical close control.

The decade Barnes spent at Anfield from 1987 saw him carve out a reputation which now ranks him alongside the finest players the club has ever had.

And in those 10 years, Barnes was team-mates with some formidable players as Liverpool regularly competed for major honours. In a fascinating conversation with Sportsmail, the Anfield icon has selected his dream 11 out of all the players he played alongside during his time in red.