Liverpool youngster Jay Spearing was thrilled to make his home debut in their thrashing of Real Madrid on Tuesday night.
Wirral-born former youth team captain Spearing replaced Gerrard for the last 16 minutes to make his home debut and was left stunned by the experience.
"I could hear the crowd singing my name and I couldn't think straight," said the 20-year-old, who made his first appearance for the club in December's group game against PSV Eindhoven in Holland.
"Quite a few of the lads said congratulations at the end of the game and if I keep working hard I might get another chance."