Everton legend Peter Reid admits he grew up a massive Liverpool fan.

Reidy is the Liverpool fan who became an Everton legend, winning two league titles, the FA Cup and the European Cup-Winners' Cup in the mid-1980s.

He said: “Whether the Mersey derby is what it was from a playing point of view is a good question.

“There are more foreign players involved now and fewer local lads and players who have come through the ranks.

“You haven't got players like Graeme Souness and Steve McMahon putting themselves about and Ronnie Whelan putting his foot in.

“But in the eyes of the fans it is what it always was. I know exactly how they feel and that will never change."