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Rickie Lambert believes Liverpool FC teenager Raheem Sterling is ready to take the Premier League by storm this season.

The 19-year-old winger's outstanding form in the second half of last term led to him joining Lambert in the England squad for the World Cup finals in Brazil.

Sterling has carried on in pre-season where he left off and his performances have lit up the club's tour of America.

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“I've been really impressed by Razza on this trip and if he keeps on progressing the way he has done over the past year or two he's going to have an unbelievable season,” Lambert said.

“I don't want to put pressure on him but I think he can handle anything that comes his way. He's a top lad as well.

“Nothing fazes him and that's full credit to the management. The manager has created an environment for the young kids to go and thrive and you can see the benefits of that.”

The Reds' fortnight-long stay Stateside gave Lambert the opportunity to get to know his new team-mates better following his £4million move from Southampton.

Brendan Rodgers said he had been delighted by the understanding struck up between Lambert and Daniel Sturridge in training, and the 32-year-old hopes it's a partnership which blossoms over the coming months.

The England duo started against Manchester City together but a hamstring injury cut short Sturridge's tour as he missed the matches against AC Milan and Manchester United.

Rodgers expects Sturridge to be fit for Sunday's final friendly against Borussia Dortmund at Anfield.

“We played and trained a bit together with England so I kind of know Daniel's game,” Lambert said.

“I'm learning more and more about him each day. He's a special player and has got so much about his game.

“He's a top player and it makes my job a lot easier playing with someone as good as that.”