Benitez: Gerrard is the best in the world

Last updated : 11 December 2004 By Adam Bryant
"Always when you are manager of a team, you think your players are the best in the world, and Steven is the best in the world for me,2 said the Liverpool boss.

"He's a very good player but I still think he can be better. If he continues to work like he is now, he will be better.

"I'm sure that at the end of his contract here, even 10 years from now, I think he will be a better player and still be here. I'm confident that he will be here for ten years."

"Steven is a Liverpool supporter, a good professional, a good player, he trains very well and is working hard.

"He is scoring goals for us and the most important thing is that he wants to win with Liverpool, so we both have the same idea. We need to work hard and together."