Sterling is the best young player in Europe, says Rodgers


Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers watches before an English Premier League soccer match against West Ham United at Upton Park in London April 6, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

(Reuters) - Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers hailed Raheem Sterling as the best young player in European football after the 19-year-old played a starring role in their 3-2 win against Norwich City on Sunday.

Victory lifted Liverpool to 80 points and with just three games to go they lead second-placed Chelsea, who they play next weekend, by five points. Manchester City are a further four points adrift with two games in hand.

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