Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert says he'll be up for today's clash at Manchester United.

Lambert was in the crowd when United won the 1996 FA Cup final and Liverpool's players were dubbed 'Spice Boys' for wearing white Armani suits as they strolled around Wembley before kick-off.

"It's a fixture I've always watched. It's brilliant - the atmosphere, the intensity of the game," he told the Mail on Sunday. "There's a lot of respect but a bit of hatred as well.

"It's everything we want in a game. Two good teams, two top clubs going head to head. I'm looking forward to it.

"I went to Wembley when Cantona scored the winner. I've been to a few at Anfield as well but I'm trying not to look at it as a fan any more. I've got a job to do whether I'm starting or on the bench.

"We've got to be very respectful of the attacking aspect of United. They've got one of the best in the country, but we've got to feel confident that we can attack them, too. We're different as well so we've got to go there with a game plan."