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Joe Cole spent two-and-a-half years at Anfield after his signing was met with fanfare in 2010.

Unfortunately things never quite worked out for the one-time England star at Anfield, with injuries and lack of first-team opportunities limiting his chances to impress.

Cole arrived on a free transfer in the summer of 2010 determined to add to the three Barclays Premier League titles, two FA Cups and two League Cups that he won during seven years with Chelsea.

Signed by Roy Hodgson, the skilful midfielder endured a mixed debut season on Merseyside before being loaned out to Lille for the whole of 2011-12 by Kenny Dalglish.

He then spent half a season working with Brendan Rodgers before returning to boyhood club West Ham in January 2013 on a free.

In total Cole played 42 games and scored five goals for Liverpool.