The Liverpool and Barcelona megastars playing with Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard at Anfield

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard dons his boots once more as he lines up in a Liverpool Legends XI that takes on Barcelona Legends at Anfield this afternoon. Liverpool’s star-studded veteran line-up will feature some of the biggest names in recent Reds’ history in a game that is scheduled to kick off at 3pm..

Given the fixture falls in the international break, expect a packed out Anfield crowd delighted to see some old faces - coached by some of the greatest names in the club’s history. Ian Rush, John Barnes and Kenny Dalglish will be making the calls from the sidelines, all pillars of the dominant Reds team of the 1980s.

Villa head coach Gerrard will be in good company when he steps on the pitch too - playing alongside pals Jamie Carragher and Steve McManaman as well as some other big names. Edgar Davids headlines the Barca side. Here are the squads in full.

GK: Jerzy Dudek & Sander Westerweld

Defenders: Fábio Aurélio, Daniel Agger, Jamie Carragher, Sami Hyypiä, José Enrique, Bjørn Tore Kvarme, Glen Johnson, Phill Babb

Midfielders: Steven Gerrard, Jason McAteer, Steve McManaman, Patrik Berger, Vladimír Šmicer, Salif Diao, Stewart Downing, Dirk Kuyt

Forwards: Luis García, Milan Baroš, Maxi Rodríguez

GK: Jésus Angoy, Francesc Xavier Doz Guzmán

Defenders: Frédéric Déhu, Miquel Soler, Juliano Belletti, Edmílson, Francesco Coco, Dani Tortolero, Juan Carlos

Midfielders: Juan Pablo Sorín, Guillermo Amor, Gaizka Mendieta, Roberto Trashorras, Ludovic Giuly, Edgar Davids, Jofre Mateu, Roger García

Forwards: Giovanni, Luis García, Javier Saviola, Oriol Riera

Today’s encounter will raise money for the Liverpool FC Foundation. Proceeds will also be going to The Owen McVeigh Foundation, Right to Play, Forever Reds and the Barça