In the first of a three-part video interview, Steven Gerarrd answers questions sent in by Reds fans from all over the world. You can watch the interview today if you have an e-Season Ticket or simply read the question and answer session.

You seem much happier in yourself on the football pitch this year. Is this the happiest you've been playing football?

"I don't know if it's the happiest I've been but yes, it is true I'm really enjoying my football at the moment. I've a clear mind and just fully focused on doing the job for the team and everything's going well at the minute."

How does it feel to walk out at Anfield every week knowing 45,000 fans absolutely adore you?

"Not just Anfield but every time I walk out for Liverpool, whether it's home or away. I do enjoy playing at Anfield more than any other stadium because of the noise and the fans. It's a special thing.
I look forward to the home games more than the others but every time I put on the armband and lead the team out, there's no better buzz.

When you were a child did you ever think that you would be as successful as you've turned out to be?

"No, I don't think so. When I was a kid and playing in the Centre of Excellence, the dream was just to try and play for Liverpool even if it was just once - never mind close to 300 times. So yes, I'm really happy and things are happening to me that I could never of dreamed of."

If Liverpool could sign one player and you could choose that player, who would you pick?

"It's a difficult question because there are so many top players out there. Some are not available though and I wouldn't like to cause any trouble in the media by saying I'd love a certain player but if we were to have Thierry Henry in our team, I think we'd be a lot better."

When was the moment you actually thought we could win in Istanbul?

"I think when it was 3-2 and when the equalizer went in I started to believe we could win it. At 3-1 and 3-2 we were still playing for pride and just trying to improve on the first half performance. But when the equalizer went in and there was still some time left, there was a belief there that maybe we could sneak a fourth."

If you had to choose between Liverpool winning the Premiership this season and England winning the World Cup, what would you choose?

"I'd love to win them both but obviously being the captain of the team, I'd love to deliver the Premiership for the boys. It's a difficult question because it's like picking one of your kids if you've got two kids! It's a very difficult question. It's the same as being asked [to choose between winning] the Champions League again this year or the league? It's an impossible question to answer. Being as hungry as I am, I'd like to win the three of them."

Like every kid did you play as a striker in the playground or have you always been a midfielder?

"[I played] everywhere really. I tried everywhere - defence, midfield and up front. I think that's why I don't do a bad job in all those positions now because when I was a kid I tried them all. I enjoy playing anywhere just so long as I have the ball."

Who is better: Stevie G or Frank Lampard?

(Laughs) "It's another impossible question! I think that although we play the same position, we are slightly different in the way we play. It's still a compliment to be compared to Frank because he's a wonderful player and it's a pleasure to play alongside him but it's a question I wouldn't like to answer."

Stay tuned for the second of this three-part interview with Steven Gerrard on Wednesday.

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