Adam Lallana: 'I was trying too hard'

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana admits he tried too hard to impress in his attempts to settle in at Anfield.

The 26-year-old, currently with England preparing for their Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Slovenia, has struggled to replicate the form which saw the Reds pay Southampton in the region of £25million for his services in the summer.

He was hampered by a knee injury in pre-season which delayed his introduction into the side until mid-September and - while he has shown occasional flashes of what he is capable of - he admits he has come up short so far.