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Tue 04 Apr 2007Liverpool travel with confidencePSV v Liverpool:Liverpool's arrival here yesterday was in marked contrast to their last visit in September. Then, as they prepared for a group game, they were gripped by self-doubt after a hiding in the Merseyside derby a few days earlier; now the side are full of conviction."The confidence of knocking the champions out means we don't fear anyone now," said Steven Gerrard, reflecting on the dismissal of Barcelona in the previous round. "This team that Rafa's built never knows when it's beaten."