Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says the confidence drawn from victory over Chelsea has set them up for tonight's FA Cup replay against Everton.

He said: "Everything was positive against Chelsea, so going into the derby we are very confident.

"In the first game, the league match, we did not play well. In the second game we were much better, so hopefully this replay will see us play like we did in the first cup tie.

"The players needed to show their character, and now we know we can beat anyone. It will be difficult at Goodison Park, but we can do it. The win over Chelsea has given everyone a lift.

"Now we have a really big cup tie at Everton, one I believe we can win and one that will given the fans something to be excited about after our win over Chelsea.

"Our win over Chelsea gave everyone a lift, especially as it was against a side at the top of the table with us."

Benitez was critical of Everton's defensive tactics in both recent games at Anfield, but he would not be drawn into further comment on the subject on the eve of the replay.

He said: "I do not know how Everton will play, whether they will attack more. But maybe in front of their own fans they will have to be more offensive.

"We have done well at Goodison Park of late, and we have enough confidence. But we know it is a derby and very, very difficult.

"We will have to approach the game carefully and we know it will be really tough. Anything can happen in this type of game."