Heskey, who was named in England's Euro 2004 squad on Monday, has agreed a five year contract at the club.

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce said: "This is an absolutely fantastic signing for the club - I am really excited."

Heskey joined Liverpool in 2000 from Leicester for a record £11m, and he scored 60 goals in 277 appearances for the Merseyside team.

He'll form a strike partnership next season with Mikael Forsell, who's on a year's loan from Chelsea.

Bruce told the club's website: "To pull off a signing like this is quite remarkable and I am really excited to add Emile to the squad for next season.