Steven Gerrard's cousin has waded into the Gareth Barry row by advising the star not to go back on his plans to quit Aston Villa for Liverpool.
Walsall defender Anthony Gerrard faced Barry in Villa's 3-2 preseason friendly win at the Banks's Stadium on Tuesday where the midfielder was jeered by Villa fans.
But Gerrard reckons the flak Barry is getting will be worth it when he finally links up with England team-mate Steven at Anfield.
"I am a Liverpool fan and he would be a great addition," said ex-Everton trainee Gerrard, 22. "Gareth Barry was a class above against us.
"Whatever goes on in his football life, he does his talking on the pitch.
"Decisions on his future are down to him because he has aspirations of playing in the Champions League and Liverpool are there already. Everyone wants to excel in their career and hopefully he can do that.
"He would make a good partnership with Steven as they are friends from the England squad.
"And I have no doubts at all they would complement each other well in the centre of midfield."
Walsall defender Anthony Gerrard faced Barry in Villa's 3-2 preseason friendly win at the Banks's Stadium on Tuesday where the midfielder was jeered by Villa fans.
But Gerrard reckons the flak Barry is getting will be worth it when he finally links up with England team-mate Steven at Anfield.
"I am a Liverpool fan and he would be a great addition," said ex-Everton trainee Gerrard, 22. "Gareth Barry was a class above against us.
"Whatever goes on in his football life, he does his talking on the pitch.
"Decisions on his future are down to him because he has aspirations of playing in the Champions League and Liverpool are there already. Everyone wants to excel in their career and hopefully he can do that.
"He would make a good partnership with Steven as they are friends from the England squad.
"And I have no doubts at all they would complement each other well in the centre of midfield."
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