Carra: I feel so privileged
Jamie Carragher spoke of his pride after drawing level with Ray Clemence and Emlyn Hughes to become Liverpool's joint second highest appearance maker.
The 33-year-old played his 665th game for the club in the 3-0 victory over Newcastle - a tally bettered only by Ian Callaghan on 857.
"Those names - they're giants of the club," said Carragher. "To be anywhere close is a privilege for me and the family. They are the legends of the club and I'm just pleased to be anywhere near them.
"I don't think I'll catch Ian Callaghan. He's probably the nicest ex-player I've met around this place and I think he deserves that record. I think he'll keep it - hopefully he does.
"I look at the young lads coming through and I know what they're going through. The two full-backs and Jay Spearing. It doesn't seem so long ago that I was in that position. It's great for them, great for the club, and hopefully they can be here as long as I've been."
The three points gained against Newcastle elevated Liverpool to fifth in the Barclays Premier League - and they now have momentum in the race with Tottenham for Europa League qualification.
Such a scenario seemed unlikely when Kenny Dalglish took over as manager on January 8 - and Carragher is full of praise for his latest boss.
"It's difficult to put your finger on what he's done," said the No.23. "He's Kenny Dalglish - he's a legend as a player and a manager. His record speaks for itself - four championships. There aren't many managers who can say that.
"He's had a massive impact on the club and we're just enjoying it.
"We're on a good run and we've got to keep it going and put pressure on Tottenham.
"I know there is a lot of talk about whether people want us to finish 5th, but for me, Liverpool is European football.
"That's what the club is about, and I'm desperate for us to get it.
"For me, it is another trophy to go for. I'd have loved to have been in Dublin (for this season's Europa League final) in a couple of weeks - that would have been fantastic for us and fantastic for the supporters.
"If we keep winning games, we've got a good chance of qualifying, but Tottenham will probably feel the same, and I think (the Spurs game on May 15 at Anfield) will be a great game now.
"The mood is good. We had a poor result at West Brom away and we had some tough games coming up. People maybe felt the season would peter out but we're on a good run now.
"Hopefully we can take it into next season because however well we're doing now, fifth or sixth place is still not good enough for Liverpool."
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