Alan Shearer had to remind Micah Richards that Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso lifted the Champions League with Liverpool
The former Manchester City man made the suggestion the midfield duo did not win enough together in their playing careers.
The noughties are a fond time to look back on in Reds history, particularly because of the plethora of talented individuals that donned the famous red strip
But for the quality that was on show, especially in Rafa Benitez's teams, there was still no Premier League title to show for their efforts - a point Richards was quick to make.
The trio of Gary Lineker, Richards and Shearerwere debating order of their Match of the Day Top 10 midfield partnerships
Richards
"Unbelievable [footballers]. They should have done more, Alonso and Gerrard - and [Javier] Mascherano as well
"They did win the Champions League," his ex-Newcastle United co-host sharply responded. "Yeah, but this is Premier League [we are discussing],
Shearer replied:
"I know, but when you say they should have done more, the Champions League is not so bad, is it?"
"I'll give you that," Richards conceded, "but this is Premier League and you think with that midfield they [Liverpool] should have done more. Gerrard was one of the best, we've talked about him so much."
In Richards' overall list, Gerrard and Alonso ranked ahead of N'Golo Kante with Danny Drinkwater for Leicester City and Patrick Vieira with Emmanuel Petit of Arsenal
Shearer could only find space for them ahead of the Foxes' title-winning duo.
Heading each of their lists were Manchester United's Paul Scholes and Roy Keane, whilst Kevin de Bruyne alongside Fernandinho and Rodri partnered with Gundogan - both of Manchester City - completed the podium places.
Richards at least ended with a massive compliment for Liverpool's legendary former captain, saying: "He was the best. Like Alan said they won the Champions League but if there was one person who deserved the Premier League, it was Gerrard, wasn't it?"
"Yeah - much more than Alan," Lineker quipped.
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