Steven Gerrard says 'he cannot be any extra pleased with the gamers' after starting Aston Villa reign with 'huge' victory over in-form Brighton
Steven Gerrard roared with delight after claiming a victory from his first recreation as Aston Villa supervisor and revealed he nonetheless lives for the excitement of profitable.
The previous England captain led his group to a 2-0 overcome Brighton because of late targets from Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings - ending a run of 5 consecutive defeats that price Dean Smith his job and persuaded Villa to rent Gerrard from Rangers.
Gerrard's reacted to Watkins' objective with the identical uncooked ardour he confirmed after scoring a screamer at Anfield. He spent a part of his final week dismissing the concept that he sees Villa as a staging publish on his journey again to Liverpool and argued that his celebration confirmed his dedication to his new membership.
'They are the buzzes and the highs you miss as a player and the reason I wanted to stay in the game,' mentioned Gerrard.
'I love winning - that is my medicine. I love competing, love seeing the players happy, smiling and feeling good. There is no better sight than a No 9 finishing with that class and style.
'I'm making an attempt to manage my feelings however I'm kicking each ball. I need to be there for the gamers on the sidelines and I need them to see me, so I can information them.
'I hate losing. I hate losing when it's 5v5 or 6v6 in coaching video games. I need to present emotion and all the time be as genuine as I can. If anybody doubted what it means to me, simply watch me after these targets. That was actual, that's the sensation, that's the best way it's.
'It was a big week and a big game, especially for the players after five defeats, so it's a combination of pleasure, reduction and delight. I can't be any extra pleased with the gamers. In the principle, they've adopted every part we requested and carried out.'
Brighton managed possession for many of the match and regardless of the late targets, Gerrard is aware of there may be a lot work nonetheless to do. They journey to Crystal Palace subsequent weekend earlier than residence video games in opposition to Manchester Metropolis and Leicester forward of Gerrard's return to Liverpool on December 11.
He added: 'We were a bit tense at times and it wasn't all excellent. We've received loads to construct on however with time we'll get higher.'
The win lifts Villa to 13 factors, 4 away from the relegation zone. Brighton, in the meantime, at the moment are with out a win in seven league video games.
Boss Graham Potter mentioned: 'It is a tough place to come but we controlled it as well as we could. We gave ourselves a chance to win but didn't rating. Aston Villa did, in order that they deserve it.'