10 Everton and Liverpool players that sum up our city's special bond with Ireland

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Irish people who move to Liverpool are often welcomed with open arms and find a second home in Merseyside. This is none more evident than with the many Irish footballers who have plied their trade for either Liverpool or Everton.

Irish players have an ability to strike a chord with Scousers on the terraces like no other as there are many who have become fan favourites. Players such as Seamus Coleman and Ronnie Whelan are two who made the move over the Irish to captain their sides and become club legends on the way.

Certain players such as John Aldridge and Kevin Sheedy were not born in Ireland, but are deeply proud of their Irish heritage and represented the national side on the world stage. We have rounded up some of the best Irish internationals to have played for Liverpool and Everton below.