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by **JBG** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 6:20 pm

Gerrard's total TNS respect
by Mark Buckingham - created on 25 Jun 2005

Gerrard insists European champions Liverpool will not treat TNS with disdain.

The UEFA Champions League holders have been drawn against the Welsh minnows in the first qualifying round for next season's competition.

Liverpool will be expected to brush aside TNS en route to a second round tie against either HB Torshavn or FBK Kaunas.

But Reds captain Gerrard believes it would be disrespectful to ignore the threat that TNS could pose for his side.

Gerrard is thankful for a tie close to home but he is adamant the Liverpool squad will not be underestimating TNS - based in Welsh village Llansantffraid.

"We're obviously pleased with the draw because there's so little travelling," said Gerrard. "When you consider some of the places we could have gone, it's perfect.

"We could have been on the borders of Asia but instead it's the borders of Wales.

"What we have to do is treat them with total respect. We'll probably know a few of their lads because there are a few Scousers in their squad.

"They'll have a lot of players who dreamed of playing at Anfield and it's nice to see dreams come true. It's their World Cup final.

"All the boys will swap shirts with them but we won't take them lightly."

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