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Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has revealed that a touching letter from Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been framed and has a pride of place at his home.

Mourinho wrote the letter for the then-Reds captain expressing his admiration for his performances and conduct during his time as Chelsea manager, report the Liverpool Echo.

The pair were sat side-by-side on BT Sport's Clare Balding Show when he revealed his respect for "gentleman" Mourinho.

He said: "It was after a charity match that we held at Anfield. John Terry, who was kind enough to make his way down and do his bit for charity, handed me a letter.

"He said 'open it it. It's a bit of a surprise for you.'

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"When I got home I opened the letter and it was from this fella (Mourinho).

"It was a very touching message.

"The letter is now in a frame, in pride of place in my house, that's what it means to me - and it was a nice touch which shows what he gives to players off the pitch - even players who have been a rival and who have turned him down on two or three occasions!

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"He's still humble enough and a gentleman to take the time to write me a letter."

Mourinho famously tried to sign Gerrard three times, but on each occasion the Anfield icon chose to stay loyal to his beloved Reds.

The Clare Balding Show airs at 8pm on BT Sport 1 on Thursday.