However, like the World Cup in 1998, Redknapp was forced to pull out through injury and has since undergone further surgery on his knee in America which looks likely to sideline him until well into the New Year.

Redknapp was one of Kenny Dalglish's last signings as manager when he arrived from AFC Bournemouth. He became the youngest player ever to play for Liverpool in European competition when Graeme Souness gave him his Reds debut against Auxerre at the age of 18 (a record later broken by Phil Charnock).Redknapp then became a regular fixture in the Liverpool midfield, winning a League Cup medal in the 2-1 Coca Cola Cup win over Bolton at Wembley in 1995. Season 1998-99 was one of his best for Liverpool, as Redknapp made 39 appearances and hit double figures for the first time in his career.

Season 1999-2000 started so well for Jamie Redknapp after he was made captain of Liverpool and scored his first England goal in a friendly against Belgium with a stunning 25-yard left foot rocket. Unfortunately he was then to miss virtually the remainder of the season due to surgery on a knee injury.

Redknapp returned in March, coming off the bench to score a last minute winner in a 2-1 victory over Newcastle to keep the Reds' European dreams alive. He couldn't contain his joy and celebrated with boss Gérard Houllier on the touchline.He returned to the side as captain for the final three games of the season, and was named in a provisional England squad for Euro 2000.