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How is that international break working out for you?

Yep, thought so!

It seems to go slower each time, if we're being honest. And no matter how hard we try, we just can't seem to get excited about England vs Lithuania. Sorry.

But. But. But.

Good news! The international break does at least give us time to take a deep breath and take stock of things.

And to conduct some feature interviews.

On Thursday we brought you Xabi Alonso - and how cool was he, by the way?! - and today we follow that up by talking to a man who has played a huge role in the history of Liverpool FC.

Roy Evans has described himself as 'The Luckiest Liverpudlian ever' in the past. The 68-year-old held just about every job title imaginable during a 33-year spell at Anfield. From player to reserve team manager, first team coach, assistant manager and finally No.1 himself, he did it all.

"I was even the sponge man, and used to put the kit out as well!" he laughs.

Generous as ever with his time, Roy sat down with Neil Jones and Andy Kelly to talk us through his vast Reds career.

The interview lasts more than an hour, and could have gone on for a couple more as well in truth.

In it he covers:

His playing days, and why a career in coaching was not necessarily the path he wanted.

Why he has the one medal nobody else at Liverpool has.

Being part of the old 'Boot Room' alongside Joe Fagan, Bob Paisley and Ronnie Moran.

Taking over from Graeme Souness as manager, and the club (and squad) he inherited.

His one big regret as Liverpool manager - the 1996/97 season.

His own weaknesses as a manager, including the accusation that he was 'too nice' and that his sides couldn't defend.

Why Stan Collymore failed to make the most of talent that was comparable with Ronaldo.

Working with talents such as Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman - and why he thought Jamie Carragher would only play 'seven or eight' games for Liverpool's first team.

THAT joint-manager spell with Gerard Houllier, and why he knew from the start that it was doomed.

The bitterness he felt after leaving Liverpool, and why it soon subsided.

Why he never took another job as manager after his Anfield exit.

His opinion on Jurgen Klopp's current side, and what the Reds boss must do to turn them into winners.

(Please note that this interview was recorded 'on location', so to speak. We headed across to Trattoria 51 on Old Hall Street to record, so there is a bit of background noise to contend with. Hopefully it isn't too off-putting, although please let us know if it is and we will come up with a solution!)

Enjoy!