Source: Team_Talk
Gerrard striving for Reds success
Steven Gerrard has admitted he wants to put the disappointments with club and country behind him to have a successful season this time around.[LNB] The Liverpool skipper silenced his doubters with a two-goal salvo against Hungary in England's 2-1 victory at Wembley to kick-start his season with a bang and leaving him raring to go.[LNB]Despite rumours he would leave this summer, the 30-year-old will lead out his team against Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday hoping to get a new era under Roy Hodgson off to a good start.[LNB]It has been a difficult year for Gerrard, after the Reds laboured campaign last season saw them finish trophyless and seventh in the Premier League under former manager Rafa Benitez.[LNB]England's dismal World Cup performance failed to add any silver lining to Gerrard's season either, where he was some way below his best for his boyhood club.[LNB]However the midfielder was confident that the feel good factor was back on Merseyside and that they could have a successful season under new management.[LNB]"Everyone is going to work with a smile on their face again," he said.[LNB]"Roy is successful and the players are looking forward to working with him, so I'm very excited about the new season.[LNB]"At the start of every season I set myself personal targets. Because I play for such a big club like Liverpool, it has to be silverware that I am after.[LNB]"I'm a local lad, a Liverpool fan, and I felt the disappointment of last season like the fans did.[LNB]"I have had some highs and some lows, but I am desperate to experience some more great nights as a Liverpool player because I know time is running out for me. I don't know whether last season was the lowest point of my career."
