Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana believes captaincy is bringing the best out of team-mate Jordan Henderson . In the absence of Steven Gerrard , who returned to training this week after a hamstring injury which has sidelined him for six matches , the Reds vice-captain has taken the armband and led from the front . His goal against Burnley was his second in as many games - taking his tally for the season to five - and he also provided his 11th assist of the season for Daniel Sturridge to also score against the Clarets . Jordan Henderson ( centre ) has seen Liverpool unbeaten in his six games as captain . Henderson scored a stunning goal in the 2-0 victory over Burnley on Wednesday . The England international also scored a screamer against champions Manchester City in his previous game . Liverpool have not lost any of the 13 matches in which Henderson has worn the armband from the start and Lallana , who knows something about leadership from his time at Southampton , believes his England colleague has grown with the added responsibility . 'He is unbelievable . He has matured as a player over the last two seasons and he has kicked on another level even with the armband , ' said the £23million summer signing . ' I was lucky enough to be captain at Southampton and it does give you that little bit extra and it seems it is doing the same to him . 'It is great to be playing with such good players and the results are on the up . 'We have a great rhythm and a good bit of consistency and are keeping clean sheets as well ; we 've turned a corner since Christmas and we are really looking good . Adam Lallana ( centre ) believes Henderson has come into his own after being handed the Reds armband . First choice captain Steven Gerrard ( right ) has returned to training after recovering from a hamstring injury . 'It was a difficult start ( to the season ) but all the signings have bedded in now and we have players back fit and we have found a system we are playing really well and are causing teams problems . 'Confidence is a big thing in any team and we have that in abundance and I think it is showing . ' Lallana 's own improvement in form has also taken an upturn in line with the team 's and there is no doubt he is benefiting from the 3-4-2-1 system which allows him the freedom , alongside Philippe Coutinho , to exploit the space behind the central striker . ' I 've had a few injuries and been in and out of the team for whatever reason but I am thoroughly enjoying it at the minute , ' he added . ' I am staying fit and contributing in the system the manager has got us playing . ' Daniel Sturridge scores against Palace to set up an FA Cup quarter-final against Blackburn on Sunday . With Liverpool now at full pelt in the race for the top four , just three points behind third-placed Arsenal , they must now divert their attention to the FA Cup . Sky Bet Championship side Blackburn visit Anfield on Sunday with a place in the last four at stake . 'It is a great competition in which we have a great chance of getting to Wembley in the semi-final , ' said Lallana . 'We wo n't underestimate Blackburn , we will dust ourselves down , recover well and go again Sunday . ' A lot of the big guns went out in the early rounds so it is good that we can maybe capitalise on that but Blackburn will not be an easy game . 'They will come here full of optimism and will want to cause an upset . '
Jordan Henderson has captained Reds in absence of Steven Gerrard . Liverpool remain unbeaten in the six matches under Henderson . Adam Lallana reckons England team-mate has matured with the armband . READ : Henderson can be Liverpool 's new Gerrard . The former Southampton man is a key part of Jurgen Klopp