Reaction'You're representing a huge club and have to stand up and be counted'

The Reds finished one point behind Manchester City in the 2021-22 standings, having trailed the eventual champions by 14 at one stage of the campaign.

Pep Guardiola's side were pushed all the way to a dramatic final day, though held on thanks to a comeback at home to Aston Villa.

Liverpool themselves came from behind to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 at Anfield on Sunday – showing the grit and desire that has already seen them pick up two trophies this term.

"It's what's been instilled by the manager, it's what the club stands for, it's what's expected every time you put on that Liverpool shirt," Milner told Liverpoolfc.com.

"You're representing a huge club, an incredible fanbase, but also the history of the club and you have to stand up and be counted.

"It's an incredible group for bouncing back, pushing to the end, fighting to the end no matter what the odds are.

"You've seen it over the years, no matter who's playing, who's injured, who's out, the team's been coached well enough so whoever's on that field, they know their job and they're ready to perform.

"That's testament to the boys' attitude, and also the set-up and what the manager and coaches instil in us."

The Reds' campaign is far from over as Saturday sees them travel to Paris to take on Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

Milner continued: "It's important we recover first, obviously emotionally, mentally and physically.

"But no matter how tired you are, if you can't get yourself up for one more, for a Champions League final, then you're going to struggle anyway.

"So, the boys are ready. You can see the drive, see the ability and effort that's been put in over the last few months.

"The hardest time is probably three, four weeks ago when you've still got a lot of games left. If there's any fatigue, there's one game left and we're going to give it everything. We know how much the European Cup means to this club."

Anfield saluted Klopp and his players during their lap of honour following the final whistle on Sunday.

Milner has been taken aback by the level of support he and his teammates have received in all 62 of their fixtures in 2021-22 so far.

"The fans have been absolutely unbelievable all year," the vice-captain said.

"Travelling everywhere, time off work, the amount of money they must've spent, the noise, the support they've given every single week has been absolutely mind-blowing.

"So, it's difficult to not get over the line in front of them, in front of the full Anfield. But they drove us on all through that second half.

"There's a lot of tired legs out there, obviously an emotional day again after last week as well. The boys have given everything and we've come up short unfortunately.

"But hopefully we can go next week and push for No.7."