Raheem Sterling inspires below-par Liverpool in 3-2 win against QPR
Teenage star helps a poor Liverpool to the points after a difficult week
Raheem Sterling ended a difficult week on a high as the teenager inspired his side's dramatic 3-2 win over QPR in an incredible finish at Loftus Road yesterday.
Sterling had endured widespread derision after England manager Roy Hodgson revealed the Reds star had told him he was too tired to play in last weekend's Euro 2016 qualifier against Estonia.
The 19-year-old made a point to the critics as he produced two key contributions to seal the points for Brendan Rodgers' below-par Liverpool side.
I think the only credit that we can give ourselves is that we never gave up
Sterling, who began his career as a QPR trainee, won a free-kick which led to Hoops defender Richard Dunne turning into the net for Liverpool's opener.
In an astonishing finale, Eduardo Vargas equalised with three minutes left, only for Philippe Coutinho to restore Liverpool's lead in the 90th minute.
Vargas levelled again in stoppage-time, but Liverpool still emerged with three points thanks to Sterling, whose cross was deflected into his own net by QPR defender Steven Caulker.
