Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has claimed that the return of Daniel Sturridge has boosted the confidence within the squad.

Sturridge scored in his first appearance since August as Liverpool beat West Ham United 2-0 on Saturday afternoon, and Henderson believes that having the influential forward fit again has a big impact on the club.

"It gives the crowd a lift when they see such a big player coming back and he never loses his movement - even though he has been out for so long - and it was a great finish with his right foot," the vice-captain told reporters.

"He is a huge player, he has such talent and he can change a game in a couple of seconds.

"He will keep getting better and better. It is a great boost for everyone involved the club and hopefully we will kick on and get some momentum going."

Liverpool are back in action against Bolton Wanderers in an FA Cup fourth-round replay on Wednesday evening.