Source: SKY_Sports
Gerrard proud to skipper Reds
Steven Gerrard has declared that it is an 'absolute privilege' to captain a Liverpool side in such a rich vein of form.[LNB] The Reds have put in a number of fine performances of late, with the club fighting for the Premier League title and in the last eight of the UEFA Champions League.[LNB]Gerrard himself has received many plaudits and is in the running to be named this season's PFA Player of the Year.[LNB]The England international has hailed the Reds' current form and has warned their rivals that they 'are playing without fear'.[LNB]No anxiety"It's an absolute privilege to captain this football club at any time but especially when the team is playing the way it is," Gerrard said on the club's official website. [LNB]"It makes my job an awful lot easier when you don't have to talk too much to players because they are just doing their jobs without that being needed. [LNB]"Confidence is really high right now and we're certainly enjoying playing together. We are playing without fear and without anxiety and I think you're seeing some superb football from us in the last couple of weeks. [LNB]Exciting finish"From front to back everyone is pulling in the right direction for the team. The goals are coming and I'm certainly enjoying my football at the moment. [LNB]"I'm playing with magnificent players. (Fernando) Torres and myself have had a lot of pats on the back of late but it's important to acknowledge our team-mates who have been fantastic. [LNB]"If we keep playing the way we have been over the last three games then it's going to be an exciting finish."[LNB]
