Steven Gerrard has admitted to nerves as he prepares to begin work as a youth coach with Liverpool.
The Champions League-winning former Reds captain, who retired in November after a spell in the United States, is due to take up his new role next week.
The 36-year-old was recently linked with a move into frontline management at League One MK Dons but has opted to begin his coaching career back where he started as a player, at Liverpool's Academy.
Asked how he felt about the new job, Gerrard told BBC Sport: "Very excited but at the same time a little bit nervous, a little bit anxious because it's obviously a brand new role.