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Blues night fires up Jamie Carragher

Jamie Carragher says Liverpool will use their Champions League semi-final triumph over Chelsea in 2007 to help them reach the final of the Europa League tonight.

Liverpool go into the second leg against Atletico Madrid at Anfield 1‑0 down.

It was an identical situation three years ago but Daniel Agger levelled the tie in the first half and Liverpool then dug in before edging past the Blues on penalties.

Carragher hopes for more of the same against the Spaniards and said: "We don't have to go gung-ho from the first whistle but it is so important to set the tone.

"We know how to play at Anfield, it's got to be all about a quick pace and a high intensity.

"We've got experience and that could be really important. In many ways, this game is similar to Chelsea in 2007. The first goal will be so important. The tie is on a knife edge, so it's vital we start well."

The 32-year-old defender knows time is running out for him to add to his medal collection and added: "You never know which final is going to be your last and I'm so determined to get there this season."

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