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Goalscorer Kuyt hails Reds' character in Goodison Park victory

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Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Sunday's derby win over Everton can act as a springboard for his side's disappointing season.

A deflected Joseph Yobo own goal in the 12th minute was a followed by a late Dirk Kuyt goal as the Reds recorded a smash-and-grab win at Goodison Park.

Carragher admits the encounter was not a classic but, despite Liverpool coming under pressure for the majority, the centre-back thinks he and his team-mates were good value.

The Reds veteran now wants to kick on in a poor campaign, which sees Liverpool off the pace in the Premier League and out of the UEFA Champions League.

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"I think we just shaded it to be honest, but it was not a great game," he told Sky Sports 1.

"It was a typical derby game, a lot of long balls, second balls and a lot of fighting but not a lot of quality.

"But a win is important. Results went for us yesterday so we realised it was an important game to move up the league.

"We've not performed as well as we would have liked this season but we're the ones who can change that. With a couple of wins, hopefully, we can do that but we still have a long way to go."

Kuyt said: "The main thing today was to show character. The clean sheet was fabulous. We are really happy.

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