Taylor Swift fans from across the world queue from 5am outside Anfield

Taylor Swift fans have been queuing outside Anfield stadium since 5am today.

Swifties arrived at the Liverpool FC stadium ahead of Taylor's first Eras Tour concert in the city. The Reputation singer will perform three consecutive sold out nights in Anfield, attracting more than 50,000 fans to each show.

Dedicated fans started to queue up from 5am today, to be in the chance of getting the best spot for the Eras Tour. Among those queuing included mum and daughter Gracie and Anitta Simmons, who come all the way from Mississippi.

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They are first in the general admission line after arriving at Anfield at 5am. It will be their first time seeing Taylor Swift live and they've brought along blankets, plenty of snacks and jumpers for the wait.

Guests with early access have already started queuing too, they will be moved into the stadium at 3pm. Afterwards, the unofficial general access queue which is organised and controlled by Swifties, will filter in behind.

The ECHO will be live from Anfield over the next couple of days, bringing you all the latest Taylor Swift updates here. On Facebook, one ECHO reader, Su Heathcote Woodruff said: "It was quite bizarre driving to work early this morning and seeing people in sparkly outfits and cowboy boots and hats around Anfield, Dedication! I hope they all have a great time."

Tonight, June 13, is Taylor's 100th Eras Tour show and her fans are convinced something huge will happen. Fans know all too well the singer loves celebrating a landmark.

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Fans believe it's no coincidence the anniversary show takes place on the 13th, as this is Taylor's favourite number. The number 13 has had a special meaning, as she previously told MTV News: "I was born on the 13th. I turned 13 on Friday the 13th. My first album went gold in 13 weeks."

For her first two concert tours, Taylor would also draw the number 13 on her hand with eyeliner before each show. Some think she will invite Liverpool's most famous sons out on stage for a special performance.

Speculation was already rife but was whipped up when Taylor was spotted hanging out with Paul's daughter Stella McCartney. Taylor is a huge Beatles fan and said last year that one of her most prized possessions was a special handwritten note Sir Paul wrote for her.

Yesterday the ECHO went to John Lennon Airport to greet fans arriving in the city for the Eras Tour. Many arrived in Liverpool dressed in Taylor merchandise, with customary friendship bracelets on show.

Angela Chairez and her daughter Alexa, 10, had travelled from Houston, Texas, for Thursday's show. Their 5,000 mile journey involved two changes and included a city break in Dublin, before they flew over the Irish Sea today.

Alexa told the ECHO: “I’m really excited. Our friends are going to be there and they talked about it and I convinced my parents to come to Liverpool for this. We’re doing all The Beatles sights today as well, so that helped.”

Originally from South Africa, Kate Osborne, 28, Devon Clarke, 28, Carmen Clarke, 26, and Travis Clarke, 26, all flew in from Jersey for Thursday's gig. Kate and Devon live on the Channel Island and Carmen and Travis visited them as part of their honeymoon, but they've all come to Liverpool to watch the world's biggest star.

Carmen, from Port Elizabeth, told the ECHO: "Most people come to Liverpool to watch Liverpool FC - but we're here for Taylor. It's her 100th show, 13 is her lucky number. We're hoping for an announcement - something is happening. 13 is also our marriage day - we got married on the 13th. Taylor didn't plan that - we did."