John Terry also saw his dreams dashed by a combination of a raucous Anfield crowd and a well-drilled team in 2005.

And the Englishman admits that special night in which Jose Mourinho's champions were put to the sword produced the best atmosphere he has ever seen.

"I have never heard anything like it before and I don’t think I ever will again. It is the best atmosphere I’ve ever played in. I walked out into that cauldron and heard that singing and saw that passion. The hairs on my arms were standing up. To see a spectacle like that is inspiring to anyone."