Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson says their young players won't freeze against FA Cup semifinal opponents Aston Villa.

It will be their first game at the national stadium since reaching the final of the same competition in 2012.

Henderson told Liverpoolfc.com: "Everyone's excited. Playing at Wembley again is big for the club and it's big for us as a team.

"It's a really important game for us, but everyone's looking forward to it. I think we're all ready for it, we just can't wait to get down there and play the game.

"I am very confident [we can rise to the occasion] because there's a lot of character in the group. We have got young players but I feel as though that there's a lot of personality and character in those players.

"I've been fortunate enough to play there a few times for Liverpool and also for England as well, so it is a special place and I think when they go there they'll love it, really embrace the atmosphere and really step up to the level that they know they can."