Liverpool defender, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Glen-Johnson-c15050, believes that Raheem Sterling can go on and become an Anfield star one day, following the English International’s maiden goal for the Reds on Saturday.
The 17-year old fired a sensational first-half goal at Anfield against Reading to help his team record their first win at home this season.
After coming into prominence under the supervision of new manager, Brendan Rodgers, Sterling has shown marked improvement and has already cemented his place in the starting line-up.
His phenomenal start to the ongoing campaign also saw him get an international call-up for the national team last month.
Having seen the youngster rise to the task again on Saturday and lead his team to their first win at Anfield, Johnson feels that the winger has got what it takes to become a future http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 celebrity.
The defender was delighted to see Sterling notch up his first goal for the Merseyside club and was confident that there was still a lot more to come from the juvenile player.
“We were delighted for Raheem to score his first goal and he deserved it,” he told the club’s official website.
“He just takes everything in his stride and is always willing to learn. He has got fantastic attributes and I'm pretty sure and confident that this won't be his last goal in the Premier League that's for sure.”
Sterling is a product of the Liverpool’s youth academy. Since making his way into the professional circuitry, he has capped 15 appearances for the Reds.
Johnson observed that the winger has shown significant improvement over the last couple of months.
The English International also said that the fledging was hungry to learn more and values the advice of his seniors.
“He is a confident lad every day in training and a good lad as well. He is learning quickly,” he added.
The Anfield boss, Brendan Rodgers, has blooded in scores of young players since taking over the reins of the club in June.
Apart from Sterling, youngsters such as Suso, Andre Wisdom and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jack-Robinson-c17461 have also come in the limelight and are playing an important role in the manager’s new model.
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