Lazar Markovic admits playing with Steven Gerrard was a big influence on his decision to move to Liverpool.

The Serbian star admitted the Kop legend was one of his idols growing up and one of the reasons he wanted to join Liverpool.

He said: "To help him leave on a high would be absolutely superb, now we have an opportunity to get into the final.

"He is a legend and it is fantastic to play with him, but I also have to say that everyone else has been really good and brilliant to me."