Stevie: I'm Carra's biggest fan
Steven Gerrard has paid a special tribute to Jamie Carragher as he prepares to go outright second in Liverpool's all-time appearance makers list.
The vice-captain will clock up his 666th game for the Reds should he figure against Fulham on Monday night, putting him second to only Ian Callaghan in terms of run outs for the club.
Gerrard believes the way Carragher has conducted himself over the course of his career so far is the perfect example for any up-and-coming footballer.
"Carra is unbelievable, and I am one of his biggest fans," he said. "I have seen his attitude for more than a decade and I don't believe he gets enough credit for it.
"What some people don't appreciate with Carra is he puts his body on the line. Week in week out, he will push through the pain barrier for himself and the club.
"He's breaking records right at the highest level of the game because of his attitude. He's an absolute credit to himself."
Academy teenagers John Flanagan and Jack Robinson have broken into Liverpool's first team in recent weeks, and Carragher has been eager to take them under his wing.
Gerrard believes they should heed every word of advice from the 33-year-old.
He added: "Some of the youngsters at our club will get the opportunity to progress, but they will only achieve that if they listen to the people that count, experienced players like Jamie Carragher.
"The key thing for them now is to keep learning and keep doing what got them where they are. If they listen to the coaches, the manager and players like Carra, then they can do well."