RAFAEL BENITEZ watched history being made at Anfield last night. And in doing so, Liverpool suggested more notable highs await this season.

The Spaniard’s side ensured maximum points from their opening two Champions League group games for the first time with a comprehensive victory against PSV Eindhoven.

Steven Gerrard may have thundered a trademark 25-yard drive into the Kop goal to emphatically bring up his century of strikes for the club.

But even the skipper had to cede centre stage to a player who was netting his first.

After 686 minutes of waiting, Robbie Keane finally opened his Liverpool account.

There have been occasions when the near £20million Liverpool shelled out to sign the striker from Tottenham Hotspur has appeared to weigh heavy on his shoulders.

However, the signs were encouraging during the derby victory over Everton that the Republic of Ireland man was becoming attuned with his team-mates.

And, after 10 games without a goal, Keane’s moment arrived 11 minutes before half-time last night.

It was some strike, too.

Keane created the opener for Fernando Torres at Goodison Park on Saturday, and the Spaniard returned the compliment with an excellent low cross that the Irishman swivelled to volley beyond PSV goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson.

Cue relief around Anfield and a delighted Keane reviving the somersault celebration that has become his trademark. Both player and team will hope it’s the first of many, particularly with the Torres-Keane striking partnership appearing increasingly potent with each game.

Isaksson had conceded eight goals on his last competitive outing in England while playing for Manchester City at Middlesbrough in May.

Liverpool settled for three last night, but such was their dominance that it could easily have been more had they felt the urge to move out of second gear.