Brendan Rodgers hailed Raheem Sterling after his match-winning performance in Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Reading.
Suarez praise
Rodgers also praised Luis Suarez for playing through the pain barrier after suffering a dead leg right at the end of the first half.
"He got a dead leg just before half-time, he got kneed on his thigh," added Rodgers.
"People judge him from the outside, and I was probably one of those as well before I came into here, but when you actually come in and you work with him...
"He's travelled all around the world, played at altitude, got back late Thursday, trained on Friday morning and still goes out and runs and works and gives his all for the team, doesn't want to come off.
"He's an incredible character.
"He created opportunities for himself. He'll be disappointed he hasn't scored today."
Relief
Rodgers was relieved to finally get his first Premier League win at Anfield and only the side's second win of the league campaign.
"It's been a long time coming, we should have had three points here long before today," noted Rodgers. "But on the back of an international break and players travelling all over the world, I thought it was a terrific performance.
"We need to improve our finishing, which is an ongoing theme, but as long as we get three points and a clean sheet, that's the most important thing. I'm delighted for the players and the supporters.
"You don't want it to keep dragging on. What always gave me comfort was the mindset and ability of the players. They've kept working."
