ANY Liverpool FC fan will tell you that playing on the Anfield turf will always be the stuff of dreams.

For Warrington Wolves full-back Stefan Ratchford, this is no different.

While he may not be pulling on the iconic shirt of his beloved Reds, Ratchford may well get the chance to show what he can do with the oval ball in front of the Kop on Sunday when Anfield hosts England's second Test against New Zealand.

Ratchford is not the only lifelong Liverpool fan in the Wire squad – second rower Ben Currie shares that honour but misses out on this series as he continues his recovery from a serious knee injury.

The full-back admits being involved on Sunday would be "a dream come true" for him.

"When it first got announced that we were playing at Anfield, me and Ben Currie went to do LFC TV," he said.

"We were both saying to be involved and to experience being in the changing rooms and seeing it from a different point of view rather than being up in the stand watching would be unbelievable.

"Unfortunately for Bennie, he picked up that injury.

"For me, it’s still going to be a massive thing to be behind the scenes at Anfield.

"If I could get the chance to play at Anfield, I can’t begin to explain how much it would mean. I grew up supporting Liverpool and go watching them a lot.

"To run out there and play would be a dream come true."

Ratchford has been involved in every England squad since Wayne Bennett was made coach in 2016 and is keen to add to the five caps he has won so far.

However, he says simply working in close quarters with such a revered coach has made him a better player.

"If you look at what Wayne’s achieved, he will go down as one of the greatest," he said.

"One of the biggest compliments you can give him is that he’s done it over such a long period of time. He’s been able to adjust to the way the game’s changed over that time.

"For him to keep getting the best out of teams and players is remarkable.

"Since I’ve worked with him, he’s certainly helped my game. Being involved in his camps over the past three years has been a massive bonus.

"In previous international camps, it was a case of turn up, play and your job was done.

"Lads are willing to help you and say things you can learn from now.

"It’s not just Wayne, but the quality of staff and players in the England camp at the minute is a massive help."