Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers expects even more from Raheem Sterling this coming season. Rogers says opposition now fear the England midfielder.
"Something we said to Raheem when he first broke into the team and something we've reiterated is that you have to have an identity as a player. His identity is he has to score goals and create goals - that's what the job is.
"He scored 10 goals last year and this kid is only going to get better. You look at one of the goals he scored against Manchester City (in New York) - he cushioned it and then the finish - how many times have we seen (Lionel) Messi produce a touch like that? Taking it through bodies and when it's so tight in the box.
"The great thing with watching him now is that he gets you off your seat. When he gets the ball you think 'something could happen here'. There was a moment against Manchester City when he had (Gael) Clichy, (Jesus) Navas and another midfielder coming back to press him and block the space.
"So for teams to have that fear of him as a young shows his development. There is still work for him to do, but he knows that and is a really good boy who is developing really well."
