Former Red issues warning

"Although I won't actually be playing, I will go down the steps of the tunnel and touch the badge that says 'This Is Anfield' and make a wish," said the former Liverpool defender, now with the newly-promoted Potters.

"If you come through the ranks at Liverpool, it's something you always do. But I'm with Stoke at the moment and still training with the lads, so I obviously want Stoke to go and get a result.

"And if we can get a result at a place like Anfield, it will breed massive confidence in the players for the season ahead."