In the stifling humidity of the jungle at the World Cup, Raheem Sterling appeared to have ice in his veins.
And on a bone-chilling night on Merseyside, Sterling turned on the after-burners to gift Anfield a warm glow.
He is a young man for all seasons and for many different positions too – on the wing, in the hole and just now, as an increasingly impressive centre-forward.
Sterling’s brilliant equaliser ensured that Chelsea’s unlikely march on a Grand Slam of trophies was slowed down significantly in this Capital One Cup semi-final first leg.
He tortured his England team-mate Gary Cahill and inspired a vibrant Liverpool performance, which deserved to take a lead back to Stamford Bridge next Tuesday.
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