Taking into account his side's recent away record at Chelsea, Benitez felt there was a lot of encouragement for the Reds to gain from this display.

"Normally to get a point away at Chelsea is a good situation but in the first half we had some good chances to win the game," Benitez told liverpoolfc.tv.

"In the second half we had to defend more but we did that well and also had some half chances close to their box. We could have taken three points but it's not easy when you play against a good team.

"I was pleased with the team, especially the first half performance because we created some really clear opportunities. Crouch had some good chances but as team we showed character and the commitment of every player was very positive.

"Chelsea are a very good team with very good players starting with their goalkeeper. To create the chances we did was very positive for me. If you cannot take your chances you know that is the difference between winning and drawing sometimes.

"Overall I would say to get a point here is not bad but when you have chances like we did to win here today you must be disappointed.

"The plan as always was to win the game and we didn't play for a draw. We were attacking and did almost everything that's needed for winning.

"We now need to think about trying to take three points in every game we play. We now have two important games in the FA Cup and Champions League coming up and we need to think about them.

"In terms of our position in the table we need to keep working hard and play as we did today if it's possible. If we can do that against the other teams then I'm sure we will start winning.

"Every game is important for us and it doesn't matter what competition it is. We want to finish in the top four and we need to think about the next three points at home against Middlesbrough."