20 GREAT FLAGS FLYING OUT TO ATHENS

There's nothing quite like a European Cup final to send Liverpool's world famous flagmakers into overdrive and Wednesday's meeting with AC Milan in the Greek capital is no exception. Here's 20 that we can't wait to see in Athens...

SEE THE FLAGS!!!!!!!

CARRA: I NEVER WANT TO LEAVE

Carragher is in talks with the Reds over a new deal and admits he can't contemplate life away from Anfield.

"I never want to leave Liverpool and I hope I can get my contract sorted out as quickly as possible," he said.

"I want to stay here for the rest of my career. I'm not interested in this new FIFA rule where players can buy themselves out of their contracts. I know it's there but I don't know anything about it because it's something I wouldn't do.

"My ambition is to wear that red shirt as long as I can and I'd be absolutely gutted if I ever had to leave."

Carragher is preparing for the Reds' biggest game for two years against AC Milan on Wednesday night and he insists there will be a lot of envious people watching events unfold at the Olympic Stadium.

"United and Chelsea finished the season 20 points ahead of us, so there's no way I'm going to say we are better than they are.

"But I think Chelsea would swap what they've done this season for a place in the Champions League final.

"Manchester United hadn't won the league for a few years and they were desperate to get the title back, so that was their priority.

"But I am sure they will be watching on Wednesday night thinking of what could have been for them as well.

"The main thing in football is winning. Winners are the ones people remember. And I'm sure Arsene Wenger would swap places with Rafael Benitez right now even though Arsenal are supposed to be a team who play the best football anyone has ever seen."

REDS ARRIVE IN ATHENS

After a three and a half hour flight from Liverpool John Lennon airport, Rafael Benitez and his Champions League finalists touched down on Greek soil at 4pm local time this afternoon.

The Reds were then whisked away to their luxury base to step up preparations ahead of Wednesday night's clash with AC Milan at the Olympic Stadium.

Benitez has no fresh injury worries ahead of the match, although Bolo Zenden remains a doubt after the knock he sustained in Spain last week.

The Liverpool manager will give his final press conference ahead of the big game on Tuesday night and, of course, the club's official website will be there to report all the last minute thoughts of the boss as he looks to guide his side to another European trophy.