Adam Lallana is ready to help spearhead Liverpool's push for glory this season after enjoying a triumphant return to the side.

The England international put his injury woes behind him as he made his first start of the campaign in the dramatic 2-1 win over Burnley on New Year's Day.

It's been a tough time for Lallana but now fully fit he's relishing the prospect of helping the Reds extend their impressive 16-game unbeaten run and mount a challenge for silverware.

"It tests different parts of you, but I feel that I have learned so much from being out," Lallana said.

"I have come back strong. I had a couple of little setbacks along the way with a minor blister and then a tight muscle but that's what happens.

"Maybe it is credit to the manager over the last few games, just holding me back. I was able to get some good training sessions in but I'm back now.

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"I have lasted a game after being out for four or five months so that shows I am in good shape.

"There's a lot to look forward to. We are in amongst the top four and in the last 16 of the Champions League.

"There are so many great games to look forward to, like the FA Cup tie against Everton on Friday. I'm absolutely delighted to be back and part of a winning team again."

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Lallana, who tore a thigh muscle in pre-season, got through 86 minutes at Turf Moor with Jurgen Klopp delighted with his contribution from an advanced central midfield role.

Liverpool looked to have thrown away two points when Johann Gudmundsson equalised late on but Ragnar Klavan's stoppage-time winner ensured Klopp's men completed their festive schedule on a high.

"I loved it, it was a proper gritty game," Lallana added.

"We had to dig in and the result is absolutely huge - that's two 2-1 wins in the space of three days.

"To make seven changes and go to Burnley and win shows how good our squad is. You don't come here and win easily. You only have to look at their record to see how well they have done. It's a huge statement.

"We were always going to have deal with bits of pressure from Burnley. Sam Vokes came on and he is strong, powerful. He wins the majority of balls he goes for in the air.

"To concede as we did and then go up the other end and get our goal from a set-piece, it shows the steps we have made moving forward.

"It has been frustrating for me watching from the sidelines but it is great to see how much we have improved. To be a part of it again is a great feeling."