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Adam Lallana has vowed to help Liverpool “chase down” champions Manchester City this season as he backed Jurgen Klopp's side to take the “next step”.

The England midfielder believes the Reds – bolstered by £170million worth of summer signings – are well placed to launch a push for silverware.

Liverpool came agonisingly close to glory last term when they lost the Champions League final to Real Madrid.

Lallana's participation in 2017/18 was limited due to injury but he's now fully fit and relishing the prospect of ensuring Klopp's men kick on.

“Of course we are going to be in the pack who want to chase down City,” Lallana said.

“Hopefully Liverpool and three or four of the other top teams can squeeze a few more points out of City this year and that would make it more interesting.

“It’s a really exciting time, I’m delighted to be at a top club like Liverpool that are going to be challenging for trophies again and I’m looking forward to playing for England again.

“For my club, I just want to take the next step now. We have been in a few finals that we haven’t been victorious in and that needs to change.

“We’ve got all the ingredients there - the experience we have gained and the squad we have put together. The signs are really good for us to go the next step.”

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A lack of game time for the Reds cost Lallana his place at the World Cup but he took satisfaction from how his team-mates performed.

“On one hand it was difficult because I wanted to be out there, but on the other, watching one of my best mates play, Jordan Henderson, and be one of the best players out there, it was great,” he added.

“Same with Alexander-Trent. To see the team blossom out there and to know I will be back there with them next season, I’m really looking forward to the start of the Premier League now.”

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After a lengthy break, pre-season couldn't come soon enough for Lallana, who is about to embark on his fifth campaign with the Reds.

Liverpool registered wins over Manchester City and Manchester United on tour in America and Lallana, who is part of the Reds' training camp in France this week, admits the signs are promising.

"We always want to matches, even when it’s pre-season," he said.

"Against United, we were ruthless, although it’s not all about the result in pre-season.

“You are going into games fatigued sometimes because that’s part and parcel of getting fit for the start of the Premier League season. But it was evident against United that we are sharp and hungry."