HOW WOULD YOU APPROACH THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

All thoughts have been on Athens for a while now and we all have opinions on who should play and how we will beat Milan.

It will undoubtedly be a much tighter game than two years ago and it's vital that we keep Kaka tightly marked and don't give anything away early on. Javier Mascherano looks the ideal man for the job of shackling Kaka with his energy and tackling and if we can restrict his input they will struggle to create chances.

The last thing we want is a repeat of what went wrong in the first half in the final of 2005. The back four and goalkeeper will be in keeping with what has been selected in the previous knockout games, but the midfield will require a lot more thought. I hope Rafa can accommodate Alonso, Gerrard and Mascherano in the midfield while still maintaining some width in the side.

The pace of Jermaine Pennant could also cause Milan problems and a late introduction from the bench could pay dividends. The performance of Harry Kewell against Charlton has also caused a re-think with his ability to create chances and score goals a great attribute.

Our path to the final has been very much a team effort, while Kaka has dragged Milan there almost single-handedly. If we can rattle the Italians, the psychological scars of 2005 could prove too much for them. All in all it's going to take a great effort to win but, with Milan desperate for revenge, if we score first they may well become frustrated and one goal could be enough to see the trophy return to Anfield.

I’d start with Kuyt and Crouch up front, go with Gerrard in the middle alongside Mascherano, who could be the man to tame Kaka. Ronaldinho, Messi, Deco and Drogba have all came out second best against our defence this season. Adding the Brazilian to that illustrious list will be the key to ensuring the European Cup returns to Anfield for a phenomenal sixth time.