Ive still got big part to play - historic night for Sterling

This video can not be played

Champions League highlights: Arsenal 2-2 (Agg 9-3) PSV

Raheem Sterling believes he has "still got a big part to play" in Arsenals chase for silverware this season after helping the club into the last eight of the Champions League, where they will face Real Madrid.

England international Sterling contributed two assists as the Gunners drew 2-2 on Wednesday evening but swept to a 9-3 aggregate success over PSV Eindhoven.

In doing so he became the first ever English player to be directly involved in at least one goal for four different clubs in the Champions League.

The 30-year-old has now also contributed to 46 goals in the competition (27 goals, 19 assists), with David Beckham (52), Harry Kane (50) and Wayne Rooney (47), the only Englishmen to have delivered more.

"It was nice to be out there and contribute to the team," Sterling told TNT Sports.

"I know what I am capable of. You just want to be playing. You are at a top club with top players and you just have to wait for your moment. And that is what I am doing."

Sterling, who was player of the match against PSV, has found himself largely on the periphery this term since joining Arsenal on a season-long loan from Chelsea last August.

He has struggled for goals and has not scored since Septembers 5-1 win over League One Bolton in the Carabao Cup.

His appearance against the Eredivisie side was also only his third start this term in Europes elite club competition, while eight of his 12 Premier League outings have come as a substitute.

With Arsenal trailing leaders Liverpool by 15 points in the Premier League, Europe arguably represents their most realistic chance of lifting silverware this term.

And while a late booking against PSV also means he will be ruled out of the first leg against reigning European champions Real, Sterling remains hopeful he could yet play a pivotal role as the season reaches its climax.

"I am still faithful that I have still got a big part to play," he added.

"You can only control what you can control. I have not had as many minutes as I would have liked but I have had the opportunities.

"It is down to myself to keep knocking at the door. I believe within myself that I have a lot to play here, whether it is 10 minutes, 45 or a start. I just need to be ready and try and help the team as much as possible.

"Yes we are a few points behind [in the Premier League] but there are all different circumstances [for that]. I think the boys have done really well and in the last bit of the season [are ready] to give it a right push."