"This Premiership season has been magnificent for Liverpool. In most years, this side would have done enough to maintain a longer title challenge. It's a tribute to Chelsea that their form has kept Liverpool out of that particular equation, but that shouldn't stop us putting Rafa Benitez's efforts in suitable context," said Rush.
"Liverpool didn't enjoy a good start to their campaign, but the run of results since then has been as good as anything the club has produced since we last won the title in 1990.
"It's made us all very confident for the future, but we all know how important it is to take the difficult next step and finish first in the seasons to come."