Steven Gerrard has vowed to put his World Cup heartache behind him and turn Liverpool into champions.

The Reds skipper was finally back in training on Monday after a month's break following England's depressing exit from Germany 2006, and is now intent on bringing back those days of constant success and taking on champions Chelsea for their crown.

Gerrard said: 'I am desperate to hold the league trophy above my head. I have still got painful memories from Germany, but the idea now is to look forward and have a good season for Liverpool.'