We were massive underdogs at the beginning of the competition and I'll put my hands up say and I didn't think we were going to go all the way. But, as you can see, we are never beaten. The manager told us to keep our chins up, to try and score early in the second half and give some respect for the fans. The first goal gave us a bit of belief. The supporters have saved up for weeks and months to come here. I am so happy to lift the cup for the fans.
Steven GerrardTo me it's the best trophy you can win and to bring it back for all them fans that have supported us right through would be something special.
Steven GerrardEveryone is going to be talking about Chelsea and Liverpool but the others are very tough teams.
Steven GerrardI tried to nutmeg him. It never came off and he gave me a slap on the back of the head and told me to start behaving
Steven GerrardWhen I die, don't bring me to the hospital. Bring me to Anfield. I was born there and will die there.
Steven GerrardI think every player listens out for his name being sung and it's something I really enjoy.
Steven GerrardA mate owned a Bryan Robson top. We were kicking about, and I asked if I could be Robbo for a while. My dad looked out and went ballistic. He wasn’t having his kid dragging the Gerrard name through the gutter. I thought we’d have to move!
Steven GerrardI've seen the slip a few times. I don't have to watch something like that to go through the pain again and again and again.
Steven GerrardHow can I think of leaving Liverpool after a night like this? I am really happy with the club. I will be having talks with the chairman and the manager shortly, but it is looking good. Liverpool fans are crazy, they were unbelievable, and I'd like to dedicate this victory to them.
Steven GerrardI watched Italia '90 with my Mum and Dad and my brother, you know, leaping around the house when the penalties were on... It would be great to be part of that, to have that kind of impact.
Steven GerrardHopefully it'll give us a bit of luck on the night, but I'm not really a superstitious person.
Steven GerrardMy message to the fans would be that hopefully I can continue to perform as consistently as I have done this season and lift a trophy for them soon.
Steven GerrardTaking the lead, that was the hard part. To concede after that was a massive disappointment - not good enough.
Steven GerrardAs club captain all I want to do is help us get back up the table and into the Champions League.
Steven GerrardLoyalty doesn't seem to be in the game that much these days where players leave their clubs which made them the stars they are today either to seek personal glory or fill their pockets. But one man serves as the epitome of club loyalty.
Steven GerrardFootball is all about winning things as a team but it's also important to pick up individual awards along the way.
Steven GerrardI'm playing second fiddle to Justin Bieber - Bieber Fever is sweeping our house, and my girls have made it clear I'm no longer their favourite man.
Steven GerrardI think everyone around the world knows the tools are there in England's armoury to do well in a World Cup. The challenge is to go out there and prove it.
Steven GerrardWe've proved a lot of people wrong so far but the job is not finished yet and if we come home from Istanbul empty handed then it would be a disaster.
Steven GerrardThere's no doubt that the squad needs strengthening if we are to get back up among the top three because they are operating on another level to us at the moment.
Steven GerrardYou've got to take responsibility and to do everything in your power to get results. Hopefully players look at that and try and follow it.
Steven GerrardTorres was easily the best player I have ever played with in my career. I loved him. And when he approached me and said he wanted out, it was like a knife to the heart.
Steven GerrardI will be the one lifting that trophy, not Paolo Maldini. Imagine me hoisting the trophy. It is an image I have in my mind and I want to make it a reality. We have world-class players and, believe me, they are in the mood to do it. The atmosphere around the club at the moment is just top-class.
Steven GerrardThere is going to be a lot asked of me over the next few weeks but I am getting more experience now and learning all the time.
Steven GerrardI think we've got a lot players in the squad who are more suited to European football at the moment.
Steven GerrardThat win means so much. They got back into the game but I think we showed today that we want to go to the wire. We want to go all the way.
Steven GerrardIt will be the proudest moment of my life leading Liverpool out. I've dreamed of this day since I was a kid, kicking a ball against the wall in the street where I lived. What could be better than leading Liverpool out for the Champions League final? Only lifting the trophy. We need everyone, all 11 players who start and the subs, to be ready to give everything. We need that mentality, when everyone has to put everything on the line for Liverpool. That is what it will take to win. We have to make sure we don't have any regrets at the final whistle.
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