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Signed football boots designed for the final games of Steven Gerrard's Liverpool career have sold on eBay for more than £40,000.

There were a total of 185 bids for the boots, which were provided by podcast The Anfield Wrap to raise money for the British Red Cross European Refugee Crisis Appeal.

The winning bid stood at £40,200, although the auction winner will also have to pay £10 postage.

Just 17 pairs of the Adidas Predators were ever made.

Inside the boot is a touching farewell message, which reads “You leave a legend, you’ll return a hero. The city of Liverpool is always with you. You’ll never walk alone.”

Rob Arnold, senior service manager for refugee services for Greater Manchester Merseyside and Lancashire British Red Cross said: “Steven Gerrard epitomises the spirit of Liverpool. A local boy who has never lost touch with his roots, is passionate about the City and its people and recognises that Liverpool is a city that cares.

In pictures - Gerrard's final Liverpool game

"This is the Liverpool that came together to organise the fantastic With Love from Liverpool concert in just a few days and a city that has given its support and welcome to refugees and asylum seekers for many years.

“The British Red Cross would like to thank Steven Gerrard for his generous and unique donation to our European Refugee Crisis Appeal”

To make a donation to the Biritsh Red Cross, click this link and follow the instructions.