Stevie Breaks European Goals Record

[Kathy]

Stevie proud to beat Shearer

Steven Gerrard admitted he was a proud man after eclipsing Alan Shearer’s European scoring record during Liverpool's 3-1 win in Unirea.

The skipper's second-half strike took him beyond Shearer as the British player with the most European goals for an English club (33).

The Reds No.8 told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I wasn't aware before the game about a record and it's always nice to break them, especially someone like Shearer's, who I have a lot of respect for, so I'm really pleased."

Rafael Benitez's side recorded a 4-1 aggregate win in Bucharest and Gerrard added: "We are very pleased to be through to the last 16 as it was a very difficult game and the pitch was shocking, so to win 3-1 and progress is what it's all about.

"We knew it was going to be difficult before the game and it was a great response from the team after they scored the first goal.

"We want to go all the way to the final and if we keep showing the fighting mentality and character we showed against Unirea and stick together then I'm sure we can."

The skipper also admitted there was more to come from him after netting his seventh goal of the season in Bucharest.

"I am not back to my best yet but I'm getting close," he said.

"I'm working hard in training and during the games. I am getting back to where I want to be."

Author: Steve Hunter

[Pomme de Sang]

I saw that this morning but had no time to post it. Congratulations Stevie!! And thanks for posting.