As Rafael Benitez prepares to make his Anfield return with Newcastle United on Saturday, our Kop 10 countdown looks at the players who have represented both Scousers and Geordies with pride down the years.

Many a Reds legend has either joined the club from the north east, left Liverpool for the Toon or had the privilege of playing for both sides throughout their distinguished careers.

We've gone through the history books and ranked the 10 best in order of what they contributed, as a whole, to both teams during their time at Anfield and St James' Park.

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