Source: SKY_Sports
Gerrard savours experience
Steven Gerrard hopes Liverpool's title-chasing experience will help the club end their drought for the league title next campaign.
The Reds pushed rivals Manchester United for the Premier League crown this season but fell short after dropping too many points at Anfield.
Liverpool have not won the league since 1990 but their efforts this campaign demonstrated progress under manager Rafa Benitez.
Captain Gerrard has spoken of his pride at his charges' challenge and is already hopeful that 2010 could be Liverpool's year.
Gerrard told the club's official website: "I am really proud. This season is the first time I've ever been involved in a title race and, from a personal point of view, I've certainly enjoyed it. Speaking to the other boys, they've enjoyed it too.
"Obviously we were unfortunate not to win the league, but we can take a lot of positives from this season moving forward.
"We've put in some terrific performances this year and have performed well as a team. I think we can use this experience and take big confidence into next campaign.
"As far as trophies are concerned, we've finished empty-handed, but I think we can be really proud of how we have performed.
From maybe mid-December onwards we've shown championship-winning form.
"To win the Premier League you have to have had experience of being involved in a title race and let's hope the experience we've gained this year will help us go one better next season."
