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Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise has admitted that he wanted to "go home" after he was left "ashamed" by the Reds' first-half performance versus AC Milan in the Champions League final in 2005.

The Norwegian full-back earned his place in Anfield folklore after forming part of the fabled side led by Rafa Benitez that became European champions in Istanbul nearly two decades ago.

Falling three goals behind to a strike from Paulo Maldini and a double from Hernan Crespo before the interval against Carlo Ancelotti's outfit, it appeared that Liverpool were down and out.

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Now, former Reds ace Riise has opened up on the scenes at half-time in the Liverpool locker room as the players tried to digest falling 3-0 down in the first 45 minutes of the affair.

We didn't play that bad, but 3-0 down after 45 minutes was really, really bad," he continued, admitting Liverpool appeared out of the contest.

John Arne Riise has admitted that he did not even want to come out for the second half after the first 45 minutes of the game.

So may fans travelled over to support us, millions and millions of people were watching around the world, and we had to try and prepare ourselves to get through another 45 minutes!"

Although Riise went on to miss his penalty attempt in the shootout, Liverpool still prevailed in the shootout, with the Norwegian admitting that the victory was very much a team effort on the night