| John Barnes’ brilliant solo goal against Brazil in the Maracana Stadium in 1984 marked his arrival at international level. His dazzling and intuitive play made him a firm favourite with the Kop at Anfield during his stay with Liverpool and in 1993/1994 John was installed as Liverpool club captain. His amiable and relaxed manner, especially in the face of long-term injuries, has won many friends off the field. His appearance as a guest captain on BBC TV's Question of Sport programme was particularly popular and paved the way for a budding broadcast career, spearheaded by regular appearances on ITV as a studio guest and match analyst. John has since joined Channel 5 and is the channel’s principle football presenter and regularly brings his insightful knowledge and understanding of football to television screens. A member of an exceptional sporting family, John’s mother is a well-known presenter on Jamaican television and his father is a former senior member of the country's armed forces. John retired from professional football in the summer of 1999 after a career lasting more than 18 years. | 
