Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling has insisted that his side can finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League next season.

The Reds enjoyed a decent first campaign with Brendan Rodgers in charge, and Sterling believes that they can take many positives away from their seventh-placed finish.

However, the 18-year-old wants the Merseysiders to push on and believes that Europe's elite competition isn't beyond their reach.

Asked where they could realistically aim to finish, Sterling replied: "I'd say top four, definitely.

"As we ended the season we can see how strong the team has become. Hopefully we can get a good start to the season and just maintain that."

Sterling scored two goals in 36 appearances for Liverpool last season.