I have played a lot games, worked with a lot of these players and learnt an awful lot. I've got the knowledge and leadership qualities. So, its normal that under these circumstances that I got into coaching. I'm learning an awful lot.

To 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.

You'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.

I think it all goes down to who plays the better football on the night.

I 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.

I think we've got a lot players in the squad who are more suited to European football at the moment.

Kenny Dalglish is a hero of mine and is the best player to ever wear a red shirt.