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Danny Murphy: Former Liverpool and England midfielder became addicted to cocaine after retirement

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Former England midfielder Danny Murphy has said he became addicted to cocaine following his retirement as a player.

Murphy played for Crewe Alexandra, Liverpool, Charlton Athletic, Tottenham, Fulham and Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2013.

He has since moved into punditry and works for BBC Sport as well as other outlets, including Talksport.

"When you don't have football, problems become huge," 47-year-old Murphy told the Ben Heath Podcast.

"When you play football, the adrenaline and dopamine, all these things keep you forward-thinking and energetic.

"I had a spell on cocaine and smoking some weed.