Rafa expecting more from Gerrard

The inspirational Liverpool captain weighed in with his fifth goal this season for club and country against West Brom and his new manager at Anfield firmly believes that the midfield star has the attitude to improve his sublime skills even further in the future.

Benitez said: "I think Gerrard will improve because we are working with all the team to think about all the things that happen in a game," he said. "He is intelligent and wants to improve his level (of performance).

"I think he understood the idea and tried to play with more intelligence.

"He understands the game well and with good players around like Dietmar Hamann and Xabi Alonso you always improve."