JAMIE CARRAGHER saluted a “great day” after stars past and present turned out at the Liverpool defender’s testimonial.

A crowd of 35,361 saw Carragher score penalties for both teams as a Liverpool XI defeated an Everton XI 4-1 at Anfield on Saturday.

Champions League winners Luis Garcia, Steve Finnan and Jerzy Dudek were among several former Liverpool players to pull on the red jersey once again with Michael Owen, Emile Heskey, Gary McAllister, Jason McAteer and Danny Murphy also returning to pay tribute to Carragher.

Carragher hopes to raise more than £1million for his 23 Foundation, which benefits local groups and charities, through Saturday’s game and subsequent gala dinner, with £25,000 already earmarked for the Everton Foundation.

And the 32-year-old said: “It was a great day not just for me but for the people of Liverpool.

“That’s what it was all about really.

“I’m glad everybody got involved and it went well.

“It was a good afternoon. It was all about having a good day and I’m pleased Everton were involved, there was a good crowd and everyone enjoyed it.

“It was a decent, proper game. There were a lot of changes and Everton had a lot of young lads playing, as we did in the second half, so I think it was great they were able to all get a game and hopefully that bodes well for the futures of both clubs.

“It’s always good to see your mates come back and I was delighted they all got involved. I’m pleased it went well for them.

“There’s been a bit of graft over the last few weeks, so I’ll enjoy the occasion and hopefully it’s done now.”