Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling has revealed that captain Steven Gerrard has 'looked after him' during his first six months in the Liverpool first team.

The 18-year-old has featured regularly in Liverpool's starting lineup this season, while also making his international debut for England, and Sterling has admitted that the contribution of Gerrard has been key.

Sterling told The Mirror: "He has been brilliant for me. He's always looking after me, always checking to see if I'm alright.

"I've noticed as well that if anyone touches me on the pitch, he'll always get them straight back with a tackle. He's always looking after me, on the pitch, off the pitch.

"He looked after me when I first joined the club, got into the team and when I was looking for somewhere to live. He's an inspiration and a great captain."

Sterling has scored two goals in 29 games for Liverpool this season.