Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen is excited about next season's Champions League campaign.
A runners-up spot behind Manchester City secured the Reds' first appearance in Europe's elite club competition since 2009.
"I can't wait. It was something that as a young footballer you dream about," said the Wales international.
"It is the reason you work hard every day, you strive to try to get there. I can't wait for the next season to kick off and experience one of the pinnacles.
"Obviously this season is just finishing but that is one of the big reasons to celebrate, we will be in the Champions League next season.
"As a player you set targets and goals and one of them is to play Champions League football. And I can't wait and I'm sure the fans feel the same way.
"Last year our record against the big sides was slightly disappointing, but this season we felt confident we could go into any game home or away and win and that's one of the biggest differences this year.
"That is a big marker for how far we have moved as a club. From an attacking point of view the amount of goals we have scored (101 in the league) is incredible.
"The record we have here at Anfield this season will play a big part as well. We look forward to next year and whether it be in the league, Champions League or the cup matches it is going to be a difficult place for teams to come, no doubt about that."
