Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for young gun Raheem Sterling on Monday night.

The 20-year old forward scored his seventh Premier League goal of the season in the 2-0 win over Newcastle United at Anfield and Rodgers was delighted with the way he went about his business.

"He's very valuable, he's a kid that, he's non-stop, he wants to learn and improve himself," said Rodgers.

"I thought he was outstanding tonight. He'll be disappointed that he maybe didn't get three goals this evening, second one he should slot away, but wonderful skill and ability for the first goal and he was tireless all evening pressing the ball and posing a threat."