Steven Gerrard's message to Jordan Henderson after Liverpool's victory in the Champions League

Steven Gerrard told Jordan Henderson that his life will never be the same after leaving the Champions League.

Liverpool captain Henderson followed in the footsteps of his predecessor Gerrard after the Reds beat Tottenham 2-0 in Madrid.

Gerrard, legend of Anfield, inspired Liverpool to the glory of the Champions League in 2005 and warned his former teammate.

"Winning will change his life, it will change all their lives. People around the world knew who Jordan Henderson and all Liverpool players were, but millions of others will know him now because the Champions League is attracting a global audience, "he told the Times.

"I hope this will become the catalyst for him to lift more trophies over his head. I know that's what he wants, the manager and the fans. "

Gerrard was in the stands in Madrid on Saturday night and confessed to being proud to see his successor lead Liverpool to victory over the Spurs.

"If I had to name someone that I consider to be the ultimate professional, then Jordan would be at the top of the list. He is immaculate in the way he lives his life, "added Gerrard.

"He is an incredible model. He is altruistic. He gets to the bottom of the queue because he is taking care of others first. He puts Jordan Henderson last. "

Henderson burst into tears at the final whistle and was later seen in an emotional embrace with his father Brian, who had gone through a long battle with throat cancer.

"I'm just happy to smile at him," he said of his father.

"My father has lived a lot in recent years, not only with himself but with his family. He's all good at health now. Tonight he will be so proud to see us win the match and win the Champions League. It will mean the world for him. "