Rafa praises Gerrard

Last updated : 26 November 2006 By Al Campbell
Steven Gerrard's second half strike was enough to see off Man City at Anfield yesterday afternoon and the Liverpool skipper's goal earned him the praise of his manager.

"It was certainly important for him to score his first in the Premiership this season. It will give him more confidence and he is a player of such quality we know he can do things like that.

"And he is now playing well, happier when he scores goals and happier with his performances generally. This is the positive message from him now, he can get better and better."