Liverpool star Adam Lallana admits he was an Everton fan as a kid... but boasts: 'I'm a Red now'

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The list of Liverpool stars who grew up supporting city-rivals Everton has claimed another name after Adam Lallana revealed he grew up supporting the Toffees.

Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, Michael Owen and Jamie Carragher are some of the most high-profile Liverpool legends who grew up supporting the team from across Stanley Park.

The 29-year-old, who made the move up to Merseyside three years ago, claims he grew up a Blue because of his father, but insists his allegiances have switched now.

Adam Lallana is recovering from a thigh injury sustained at the end of pre-season

The Liverpool midfielder admits he grew up as an Everton fan because of his father

Speaking on Twitter in a Q&A session with Red Neighbours, the club's community programme, he revealed: 'I have a confession. It was Everton because my dad supported them. I'm a Red now though.'

In a wide-ranging questionnaire, Lallana said his best moment at the club came when he netted in the last-minute of Liverpool's 5-4 win at Norwich in January 2016.

He hopes his biggest achievement at the club is still to come, but believes establishing himself as a first-team player has been the most important so far.

Lallana believes his biggest achievement in football has been establishing himself at Liverpool

But the midfielder's biggest regret remains losing in the Europa League final to Sevilla in 2016.

The England international is currently on the sidelines as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury sustained towards the end of pre-season.

The club initially announced he would be out until November, but he is remaining positive: 'Hopefully not too long. Recovery going well.' 

Lallana believes his best moment at Liverpool was a last-minute winner against Norwich