'I want to help us reach Wembley'
Jon Flanagan admits it would be a dream come true to help Liverpool claim a first appearance at the new Wembley.
The right-back has already featured in the Reds' previous two Carling Cup encounters and is now hoping to be involved as Kenny Dalglish's side look to book a quarter-final berth at the expense of Stoke City on Wednesday night.
Flanagan told Liverpoolfc.tv: "It's been amazing being part of the Carling Cup run so far. It would be great to help the club go all the way to Wembley. If I actually played some role in that it would be really special.
"Whether I play on Wednesday or not, I don't know, but we have to keep going and try and win those games. If we can get a first appearance at the new Wembley it would be fantastic for everyone involved with the club."
Flanagan is currently locked in a three-way battle for the right-back slot with Martin Kelly and Glen Johnson.
He acknowledges that the position is one in which the Reds are well covered and believes he can learn a great deal from the more experienced duo.
"There is strong competition for the right-back slot," he said. "But I'm learning things from both Jonno and Kells because they are more experienced than me. I've just got to keep improving every day and give it my all.
"They offer me advice about positional play and things like that, so it's good for me to have such professional teammates helping me. They've been a great."
He added: "It's unbelievable to be involved with the first team now. I've had a great 12 months and hope to keep progressing and play more first-team games for the club in the future."