Peter Crouch said he ‘can’t keep the smile off his face’ after scoring a match-winning brace against Chelsea in Saturday’s legends’ game at Anfield.

I’m genuinely really pleased because you just never think you’ll even get the opportunity to play at Anfield again.

To score two at The Kop End, I’m so happy.”

Crouch revealed beforehand that his Liverpool-supporting son was excited to see his dad pull on the red jersey once again and, although they hadn’t spoken before the post-match press conference, having his family in attendance made the moment particularly special.

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“First and foremost, it’s about the Foundation and raising money,” said Crouch.

Peter Crouch pulled out the robot celebration against Chelsea.

So it’s so special to get a couple of goals and to get the win, I’m really pleased with it all.”

And to commemorate a first goal in a Liverpool shirt for 17 years, Crouch pulled out his trademark robot celebration in front of the Kop for the first-ever time
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