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Gerrard eyes Reds repeat

23 May 2007 - 08:59:09

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is confident that his side can clinch their second Champions League success in three seasons by seeing off AC Milan in Athens.

England ace Gerrard inspired the Reds to glory in Istanbul in 2005 and is eyeing a repeat of the thrilling victory over the Rossoneri in Turkey, with Liverpool fighting back from 3-0 down to eventually win on penalties.

Gerrard commented: "We want to be heroes and come back as winners.

"To win one final was absolutely magnificent, to do it twice would be really special. It will put us up there with the great European teams.

"Two years ago everything was a surprise. We pulled off a series of great results against the odds, but accepted we were not necessarily the best team in Europe.

"We even shocked ourselves by what we achieved. This time it's been a different feeling all the way through.

"We've come on so much as a team and don't see reaching this stage as a bonus any more.

"The Premiership table says we are still behind Manchester United and Chelsea in England and I'd accept that.

"But over three years in Europe we have played all the best teams and come out on top. That tells you how good we've been."