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Liverpool legend Steve Gerrard says he is 'licking his lips' after his U19s side drew Nicky Butt's Manchester United in last 16 of UEFA Youth League

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is 'licking his lips' after his U19s side were drawn against Manchester United in the last 16 of the UEFA Youth League.

Gerrard will come up against an old rival in Nicky Butt, who manages United's youngsters.

Liverpool finished top of Group E after recording five wins and one draw against Sevilla, Spartak Moscow and Maribor.

Steven Gerrard has led Liverpool's U19s side to the last 16 of the UEFA Youth League
Steven Gerrard has led Liverpool's U19s side to the last 16 of the UEFA Youth League

United came second in Group A behind FC Basle, which meant they required a 2-0 play-off win over Broderac to progress to the next round.