Liverpool FC travelled to Athens today ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League final – boosted by the signing of both Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard on extended contracts.

After the Portugese training camp, where a karaoke session ended in a scuffle you would have thought that Rafa would have been steering away from team bonding sessions.

“Rafa wouldn’t get anything better than Liverpool, or I wouldn’t think so,” Carragher said of the tabloid rumours that Real may be interested.

“He can buy his own players here. He’s one of the best managers around. He proved that at Valencia, and he’s already proved it here. Hopefully we can go on again over the next few years and win more things.

“All the players enjoy working with him. I’m sure you can see the difference he’s made over the last few years, especially in Europe. Next season we want to push on and do well in the Premiership as well.”

Steven Gerrard was thoroughly impressed when he met George Gillett and Tom Hicks prior to the pair’s takeover of Liverpool last week.

Jamie Carragher has put his view on the recent takeover at Anfield – after discussing the deal with both the players and the new American owners.

The unloved midfielder Bolo Zenden has joined the masses of Liverpool midfielders on the Anfield treatment table after injuring his knee, and specifically the medial ligaments.

Reds defender Jamie Carragher insists the reds have turned the corner, and that the reds will be aiming to get back in to the top four as quickly as possible.

Jamie Carragher today contributed to Steven Gerrard week by hailing his good friend as the best player in the world. 2

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has been called into the England squad for their next two home games, the Football Association said on Thursday.