Sterling rises as Reds plan Euro inflation

LIVERPOOL manager Kenny Dalglish insists he does not have to manage the expectations of youngsters like Raheem Sterling as they have every right to enjoy first-team exposure.

The five-goal star of Monday’s 9-0 FA Youth Cup demolition of Southend was included in the squad which travelled for the Europa League last-32 tie against Sparta Prague, while the injured Steven Gerrard and Daniel Agger were left behind.

If he plays tonight, Sterling would become the club’s youngest first-team player, at 16 years and 71 days.