STEVIE: HE REMINDS ME OF RUSH

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Steven Gerrard has paid Fernando Torres the ultimate compliment – comparing him to Ian Rush.

The skipper claimed Torres reminded him of the Anfield legend after the Spaniard bagged a spectacular hat-trick against Reading.
  
"He reminds me of Ian Rush," said Gerrard. "I know Rush was a great striker and as captain I don't want to put too much pressure on him in terms of goals.
  
"But Rushie got a lot of credit for working hard for the team, tracking back and not giving defenders a minute on the ball. And that's what Fernando does.
  
"If we keep on delivering through-balls and good service, he has already shown what a great finisher he is."
  
Gerrard was impressed with the Spanish striker's cool head when subjected to severe provocation.
  
"He got murdered (by Andre Bikey and Michael Duberry) all night and kept coming back and coming back.
  
"His goals were great, but the best thing about him was his attitude. I knew he was quick, but what surprised me was his work-rate and attitude."