Liverpool starlet Raheem Sterling realises he still has a long way to go

He may have been catapulted to overnight stardom, but Raheem Sterling's twinkling feet remain firmly planted on the ground. And the England sensation insisted that means him accepting he still has the L- plates on at the Anfield club, where he is prepared to listen and learn as he carefully attempts to establish a long term first team berth. Sterling exploded onto the scene with Liverpool under new boss Brendan Rodgers, showing his class with some fine early season performances that earned rave reviews from even the likes of international coach Gary Neville, and ultimately his first England cap. Even now, the 18 year old has played more games for the Reds this season than every player bar Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez, some going for a rookie teenager with a slight frame. More recently, following the arrival of Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho, he has been relegated to the bench, but Sterling is adamant there will be no diva tantrums after reaching for the stars, but instead an acceptance he still has a long way to go in his first team education. "I've had to do quite a bit of growing up, to keep my head down, and I understand completely I haven't made it yet - as a young player you've just got to keep working hard all the time," he said. "I understand the situation, and hopefully I can get on the bench and then make an impact coming off the bench. That is the way to keep progressing, to try and get a chance and then to take it. "I don't feel an added pressure. I can't try and overdo it. I've got to play my normal game and hopefully that will work out." Sterling has previously revealed his mum, who moved to Merseyside from London with him, keeps his feet firmly on the ground , by making him do chores around the house, and even criticising his performances. And the youngster has found another way to help himself remain grounded, and realise just how fortunate he is to be a Premier League star at such a young age...by returning to his Jamaican roots. The winger moved to London as a kid, after spending his first five years in the tough Kingston district of Maverley, and he intends to return there this summer to launch a charity project aimed at giving something back. "When I go to Jamaica in the summer I'm looking to pay for two primary schools in my area, for the whole school's school fees and their lunch money for the year," he explained. "I went last summer. Everyone is living okay but not everyone has it easy - their mums and dads have to work hard for it. "If I can chip in and help, that would be good." In the mean time, Sterling will continue to work hard to try and win back his starting place for the remainder of the season, and he is also hoping to continue to make an impact with England, after choosing to remain with the international set up he joined as a kid. "I've been in the gym a few times a week. Size isn't an issue as long as you can hold your own on the pitch, but I am working hard to improve all the time," he added. "I want to work on my long- distance shooting and my decision making. I want to make the first team grade, because I think everyone who plays for Liverpool has to pinch themselves now and again. "It's a dream come true for all the players. You've got to realise that it's real, kick on with it, work hard and try to do your best for the football club." As for England, he is ready to commit his long term future, despite continuing overtures from Jamaica. "I grew up playing for England's youth teams and it just didn't seem right to switch," "I want to continue my education with England - I'm really grateful for what they have done for me."