Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes Liverpool will find it tougher to continue winning trophies.

Despite a promising start to the season and the UEFA Super Cup trophy, the England international knows the Reds face many tests in the coming months.

They are hoping to compete for the Premier League and defend their Champions League title.

"We've had a taste of winning [a trophy] and we knew what it took to get there," the 26-year-old told Liverpoolfc.com.

"It was nowhere near easy. I think it's going to get harder and harder.

"We know what it's going to take, there are going to be moments that test us and maybe new tests this year that we didn't face last year.

"We had to dig in, the boys dug in all last year through difficult moments, where you're expected to win and still go out and win. We know there's going to be tests and we know that's what's required."