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Trent Alexander-Arnold insists the intimidating surroundings of the Stadio Olimpico won’t faze him as he prepares for the biggest night of his life.

The teenage defender is determined to help ensure that Liverpool finish the job off in Wednesday’s semi-final second leg against Roma and book their place in the Champions League final in Kiev.

Alexander-Arnold has passed every test with flying colours during a dream European run with his boyhood club and he’s ready for an onslaught from Roma as they look to overturn a 5-2 deficit.

“We’re going there with a job to do. We’re looking to win and get to the final,” he said.

“We know they are going to have to come out and score goals, just like City (in the quarter-final). We passed the City test and hopefully we will pass the test again on Wednesday.

“There’s pace in the side and when the opposition gamble we can play in behind them. We have willing runners. The front three especially will make the runs and we will look to find them.

“We know it is going to be an intimidating atmosphere, just like our fans created at Anfield. We have to be prepared mentally and physically. I try not to get fazed. I just think as maturely as possible. Look at the senior players around you and what they do in these situations.

“The senior players have helped me. They tell me to enjoy it, first and foremost. Play with a smile and do not get fazed by atmosphere or the opposition you are up against. Maybe earlier in the season I would not have made the decisions I do now. I can see what I could do better and it prepares me.”

The 19-year-old Academy graduate, who suffered a dead leg in Saturday's draw with Stoke, has been inundated with messages from family and friends who have shared this remarkable journey with him.

“They are all made up for me, letting me know they are proud of me," he said.

"It is important to have close friends around you and family to keep you humble and turn to when things are not going right. That has helped me throughout.

"There have been loads (of messages). Recently I had loads of things saying I have now played more Champions League games as Everton. That was quite funny. I enjoyed seeing that.”

Not including qualifiers, his tally of eight Champions League appearances this season is actually the same as the total number of games the Blues have played in Europe’s elite club competition.

“Oh equal is it? Oh, well hopefully I play on Wednesday then. If I am picked, I guess it will be a good one to say," he smiled.

It hasn't all been plain sailing for Alexander-Arnold this season. He found himself a target for criticism after last month's defeat at Old Trafford but he quickly put that behind him.

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In the days after that game he went back to Kirkby to see Academy director Alex Inglethorpe, who played such a key role in his formative years.

"United was a tough game, a tough day. One of those you learn from," Alexander-Arnold said.

"The mistakes I made that day I learned from to make sure it does not happen again. I have tried to bounce back and prove myself with good performances from that day.

"I am still close with Alex and Critch (Neil Critchley) and the coaches at the Academy. There have been plenty of times I have been up to see them for a catch-up and they give me advice - things I can work on, how to get better.

"It is important to get different points of view. They may see things differently to how the manager sees it. It is important to learn from people with experience in the game."

All that advice will be at the forefront of his mind when he walks out at the Stadio Olimpico.

“Yes, you train all your life – for years – for these types of games and these chances," he said.

"Everything I have done so far is to prepare me for a game like Wednesday.”