Jamie Carragher has travelled the world for club and country - but is eagerly looking forward to his first ever visit to mainland China this summer.
The Liverpool defender will be part of the Reds' squad heading to Asia for a pre-season tour in July, which kicks off with a game in China on July 13.
"I have never been to China before and I don't think many of the players have either," he said.
"We are all really looking forward to it. I am sure it will be a great tour because we have a lot of fans over there and it will be great for us to see them and for them to see us play and train."
Carragher was quizzed by a selection of Chinese media representatives during a press conference at Melwood in April, in which he was asked his views on a wide-range of topics from Kenny Dalglish's return as manager to his thoughts on the Reds' youth policy.
"We've had a great run with the manager," he said. "It started with the new players coming in January and hopefully we can take it into next season.
"The manager has brought a lot of positivity to the club. The fans love him which is a good start and makes a big difference. He's very experienced as a manager as well and he's had a lot of success so is obviously very good at his job."
The assembled Chinese media were also keen to learn whether Carra thinks the future of the club is in good hands - and whether he himself may continue at Anfield once his playing days come to an end.
"I want to carry on playing and then we'll see what happens in the future," he added. "That is up to the club but you always want to help Liverpool Football Club.
"The future is bright, though. Last season Flanagan and Robinson have come through and Jay Spearing has done really well. At the Academy we've got Andre Wisdom, Conor Coady and Raheem Sterling as well."
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