Gerrard on “immaculate” Liverpool star who sparkled at Sunderland

Steven Gerrard was full of praise for Florian Wirtz after Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Sunderland, describing the German’s technical level as “world class” following another influential display.

The 22-year-old Germany international did not get on the scoresheet at the Stadium of Light, but he was at the heart of everything good we produced as we became the first side to beat Sunderland at home in the Premier League this season.

Speaking on TNT Sports, Gerrard did not hold back: “In terms of this kid’s technical level...