Rafa: We must live up to expectations

"There will be more expectation on us to do better in the league and we must live up to that. I still have things to prove to people in England. I came here to win trophies over five or even ten years, not just to win the Champions League. Part of my dream is one day to win the Premiership," Benitez said.

And the Reds boss added that whilst the Champions League victory was special, he was almost immediately back at work to bring more success to L4.

"Winning the Champions League was fantastic for me, the club, the players and, most importantly, the supporters," he said.

"I spent a day or so celebrating, visited my parents and then it was back to work and looking at how I could prepare the team better for the new season. But I also know we must do much better in the Premiership because this is also important to the fans," he added.