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Liverpool FC sale of Joe Allen surprised me, admits Ryan Shawcross ahead of Stoke midfielder's return to Anfield

Daily Mail | December 22, 2016

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Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross was surprised Liverpool let Joe Allen leave after the Welsh midfielder shone at the Euro 2016 tournament

Allen prepares to return to Anfield for the first time when the Potters face the Merseyside club on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old was one of the most impressive performers in France as Wales reached the semi-finals but was sold to Stoke shortly after, having failed to nail down a spot in Liverpool's starting line-up under manager Jurgen Klopp.

Ryan Shawcross (left) has admitted being surprised Liverpool sold midfielder Joe Allen (right)
Ryan Shawcross (left) has admitted being surprised Liverpool sold midfielder Joe Allen (right)
Allen had a superb Euro 2016 for his nation Wales but was sold by Liverpool after his return
Allen had a superb Euro 2016 for his nation Wales but was sold by Liverpool after his return

'He probably never knew he was going to join Stoke.

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