Monday, September 6, 2010

Jamie Carragher today thanked Michael Owen for braving a difficult reception at Anfield to appear at his testimonial on Saturday.

The Manchester United man was one of a host of former Liverpool stars who turned up and helped Carragher beat his target of raising £1million for charity.

Funds will now go to a host of good causes via the 23 foundation.

"It was a brilliant w
eekend and I can't thank everyone enough for helping to make it happen," said Carragher.

"It was great that David Moyes brought Everton across and it was a good game.

"I was delighted Michael Owen got a good reception, as he didn't have to come back. It took a bit of courage and it was nice that there were so many old faces involved.

"Everyone understands the situation with Michael and he realised that he might take a bit of stick. He probably did at the start of the game.

"But, obviously, the aim was to try to raise £1million and it's brilliant we did that.

"It's all going to benefit charities in Liverpool and things could not have worked out better. It wasn't about me."

A crowd of 35,682 turned out on the day to honour a bona fide Anfield great. The game saw a Liverpool XI beat Everton 4-1.

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