Gerrard: six-years without success.

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Reds skipper eyes Cup glory

Steven Gerrard is confident Liverpool’s six-year trophy drought will come to an end when they take on Cardiff in the Carling Cup final on Sunday.

The Reds skipper is adamant he will lead the side to glory at Wembley Stadium and hopes the win will be the catalyst for further success at the club.

“Six years without a trophy for this football club isn’t good enough,” Gerrard told the Liverpool Echo.

“It’s been too long and everyone knows that. It’s time we delivered a trophy.

“Everyone knows the club has been through some tough times but we’re moving forward now.

“We’re all desperate to bring success back. It’s what we’re working so hard to achieve.”

The England international believes winning the Carling Cup will be the stepping stone required to emulate the Merseysiders’ success of the 2000/01 season when they were crowned League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup winners.

They are still in the FA Cup, while a top-four finish in the Premier League is a reality.

“I’m hoping this is just the beginning for us. It would be stupid to win the Carling Cup and then rest on our laurels. This is an important Cup for us but there are other big prizes we want to strive for,” added Gerrard.

“I honestly believe winning this Cup will be the catalyst for a successful period for the club. It will certainly give us the belief and confidence to deliver more.

“That’s what happened back in 2001. We picked up the League Cup and then went on win the Treble. It gave us the confidence to go and win more trophies. Momentum builds and it gives everyone a taste of success.

“If we win on Sunday this group of players will experience what it’s like to walk around a stadium full of your supporters going wild. That buzz and the tingles that gives you drives you on to want more.

“We’re still in the FA Cup and challenging for a top-four place in the league.

“There’s no doubt winning the Carling Cup would have a really positive effect on us for the rest of this season. It would drive us on to achieve more.”