Since arriving from Atletico Madrid in July 2007 amid discussions over whether Torres had the physical capability to be successful in the Premier League, 50 goals later it now seems ridiculous that there were ever any question-marks against El Nino.

Torres has shown himself to not only be one of the best strikers plying their trade is England, but moreover the world. His raw pace, silky touch, combined with his instinctive ability to know where the goal is, has made Liverpool’s £20 million transfer fee look like they got their man on the cheap.

Taking a trip down memory lane, all of Fernando Torres’ 50 goals for Liverpool can be seen here.