Steven Gerrard: Philippe Coutinho is just getting started for Aston Villa

Steven Gerrard reckons Philippe Coutinho is just getting started at Villa after the playmaker’s superb full home debut against Leeds.

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Coutinho scored one and made two in Wednesday’s thrilling 3-3 draw with the Lilywhites.

The Brazil international has now netted in each of his Villa Park appearances since joining on loan from Barcelona last month.

And boss Gerrard believes there is more to come. He said: “Phil is still not at his physical best. He still needs more game time and training, which he didn’t get much of before.

“But he has settled in really well. The support staff have played their part and the players have played their part.