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Reds spirit pleases Benitez

30 Aug 2009 - 10:32:58

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Boss Rafa Benitez was delighted to see his Liverpool side get back to winning ways with a 3-2 victory at ten-man Bolton Wanderers.

The Reds, who were beaten 3-1 at home by Aston Villa last Monday, were twice behind to the Trotters, before skipper Steven Gerrard eventually netted the winner seven minutes from time.

Benitez said: "All our players wanted to impress and do well. Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, among others, knew they needed to improve.

"We showed we have quality players and they all fought hard to show their improvement.

"We had a lot of possession and were in control for much of the game. To concede two goals like we did is disappointing, but the team hit back and proved their quality.

"From the first minute, the players were playing with a great determination to win and it was important to have this mentality. I am really pleased with the reaction of the players.

"We had a game plan and we wanted to keep the ball and have plenty of possession.

"It was a difficult game and we had to come from behind twice, but I think we showed a lot of character.

"We have to improve on some other things, but at least we have won and we can prepare for our next game a little bit more relaxed."