By Ian Ferris - July 05, 2008 Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes pressure from Rafael Benitez and inspiration from Steven Gerrard have helped him to become a global superstar and European champion. The 24-year-old topped off a season during which he scored 33 goals in his debut campaign for the Reds by firing Spain to the Euro 2008 title last weekend. "After you score 20, Benitez is at you during the next training session and stays on top of you all day, all week," Torres told Champions magazine. "I want to progress in life, not relax, not be complacent, and you need someone close to you telling you to keep at it. It is impossible to do it otherwise. "We don't always fancy someone that close but, in the long term, I am sure that everybody will thank him for it." The Spaniard has also been impressed by his club captain...
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