Reina joined Liverpool in 2005 from Villarreal and became an integral part of the team during Crouch's tenure there. He was known for his excellent shot-stopping ability, commanding presence in goal, and ability to distribute the ball effectively from the back. Reina won several individual accolades during his time at Liverpool and was a key player in their successes, including the FA Cup victory in 2006 and the UEFA Super Cup in 2005.
Frey had a successful career playing for clubs such as Inter Milan, Parma, Fiorentina, and others. He was known for his agility, shot-stopping ability, and commanding presence in goal.
The UEFA Celebration Match played at Old Trafford, on 13 March 2007 as a celebration of both the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, which laid the foundations for the European Union.
Barcelona won the tie 6-5 on aggregate and advanced to the quarter-finals, completing one of the most improbable comebacks in Champions League history.
The last time a Premier League team fielded an entirely English starting eleven occurred during the match between Aston Villa and Coventry on February 27th, 1999. This particular lineup for Aston Villa marked only the 55th occasion in Premier League history where a team had chosen an all-English starting eleven.