JAMIE CARRAGHER has issued a huge thank you to the people of Merseyside as he revealed his dream of raising £1m for charity from his testimonial came true.

Liverpool’s vice-captain was returning to normality today after an unforgettable weekend that saw the Reds beat Everton 4-1 in the game to commemorate his Anfield career.

Though he was happy with the result, Carragher was more concerned about securing funds for his 23 foundation and thanks to a crowd of 35,682 turning up at Anfield, followed by a gala dinner at BT Convention Centre on Saturday night, charities in the area will benefit in the future.

Carragher, who scored penalties for both teams, was also delighted that Everton provided the opposition for an event that took huge organisation.

“It was a brilliant weekend and I can’t thank everyone enough for helping make it happen,” said Carragher.

“It was great that David Moyes brought Everton across and it was a good game.

“I was delighted Michael Owen got a good reception, as he didn’t have to come back. It took a bit of courage and it was nice that were so many old faces involved.

“Everyone understands the situation with Michael (playing for Manchester United) and he realised that he might take a bit of stick. He probably did at the start of the game.

“But, obviously, the aim was to try to raise £1m and it’s brilliant we did that.

“It’s all going to benefit charities in Liverpool and things could not have worked out better. It wasn’t about me.”