‘I was Liverpool’s club-record signing – but I wished I failed my medical’

Liverpool’s former record signing did not want to switch clubs (Picture: Getty)Liverpool may have broken their transfer record to bring Andy Carroll to Anfield – but the former England international was not so keen on the move at the time.Making his debut for hometown club Newcastle aged just 17 in November 2006, Carroll soon caught the eye with his long, flowing ponytail and raw, physical talents.Scoring his first goal for the club a few seasons later, the striker became a more pro