Cape Town – James Milner was described as "immense" as Steven Gerrard hailed the midfielders display as Liverpool reached the Champions League final with a 7-6 aggregate win over Roma.
Liverpool will play Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 26 despite Jurgen Klopps side losing 4-2 at Roma in Wednesdays semi-final second leg in Rome.
Milner was impressive in the first leg at Anfield and one of Liverpools better performers in Rome as the Reds hung on for a place in the final in Kiev.
Former Liverpool captain Gerrard told BT Sport: "Im happy for them. You see the emotion on James Milners face there, hes been immense. You see the celebrations in the crowd and I know what it means. I know the following this club has got.
"These fans just want this club to compete and they want to be proud of their team. This manager has got them flying, if they go one step further this could be the start of something special under this manager. I think theyre on the verge of something really really good."
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson said: "What a thing to be involved in. Credit to all the lads, weve come through every challenge weve been set. Well have a great day in Kiev whatever the result.
"First and foremost, you need to remember youre defending the lead and if you do youre in the final. They threw everything at us and weve done brilliant.
"Last season we were fighting for our lives at Hull, now I feel like Im at home. Ill certainly enjoy Kiev.
"Well enjoy this tonight and think about that game another day. Well go in as underdogs but sometimes that can be a good thing."
