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Benitez pushing for more from Liverpool attacking duo

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez believes the attacking partnership of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres can only get better. The Reds duo have struck an excellent understanding since Torres arrived at Anfield in 2007 and they are often hailed as the best forward pairing in the world.

The Reds boss said: "The main thing is that these (two) are good players with quality and intelligence. Gerrard is very quick passing the ball and Torres is very quick to run into space.

"If you analyse the goals they have scored together over the past couple of seasons, you would be amazed.

"The understanding between the pair, with Torres up front and Gerrard in space behind him, has been the real difference for us.

"Playing Steven further forward means he can link well and be a real partner for Torres, he still has to help in midfield but he does not have to go back 40 metres, only 15 metres now, no more.

"But I believe they can both improve, both get better. They can always produce more."

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