The Maroons have won ten out of the last eleven series as pressure mounts on Daley and his staff.
terling replaces Immortal Bob Fulton who filled the role under Daley, Ricky Stuart and Craig Bellamy.
The former Eels, New South Wales and Kangaroos halfback has high hopes for the side.
"I feel like I have been asked to step into a situation that is on the verge of something extremely special with the group Laurie has assembled and the decisions he has made during his tenure," Sterling said.
