Brendan Rodgers hails Liverpool "character"

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said that his players showed "a lot of character" in their FA Cup victory against AFC Wimbledon this evening.

The Reds booked their place in the fourth round with a 2-1 victory at Kingsmeadow, thanks to a double from captain Steven Gerrard.

"It was a very tough game, congratulations to AFC Wimbledon - they made it very difficult," Rodgers told BBC Sport. "We started well like we'd want to, controlling the game but then we lost our shape within the game. And we presented them chances by giving the ball away.

"We adapted at half-time but we still had to defend all the way through to the end. The physicality always puts you under pressure - they have good delivery. The ball came into the box consistently and of course that can be a threat. You'll never be overly comfortable in those situations.

"I've got to give a lot of testament to my players - they showed a lot of character. In the second half, we should have had two or three more goals."

Liverpool will now face Bolton Wanderers in the fourth round of the Cup at Anfield.