Liverpool legend Ian Rush admits 'I thought I was a goner' during near-death experience

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I was telling myself: ‘No, I’m not ready to go, I need to keep fighting. Rush continued: “When I was recovering the doctors asked me how long I have been suffering from asthma.

I told them I didn’t know I did.“There are so many things you start thinking about that you never did before – all the things you need to have in place if the worst happens but you would usually put it off.“I was recommended more sunshine and swimming, and was told to learn how to breathe correctly. I didn’t know I had been doing it wrong.”Ian Rush is still revered by the Anfield faithful (Image: Getty)Rush is fighting fit once again, with the 64-year-old revealing he did a lot of reflection during his time in hospital.

Mine means so much to me and I hope there are a few more that go up for other players because I could name many more who deserve it. I played with so many greats, and everyone will tell you players like Steve Nicol and Ronnie Whelan are up there among the best and most underrated.“When people say to me I deserve it, my attitude now is going to be: ‘You know what, yes I do, and I’m so happy I have it.’”