Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish praised the club's owners after celebrating their Carling Cup triumph.

Dalglish was pleased to be able to bring some early success for John W Henry, Tom Werner and Fenway Sports Group, who bought the club in October 2010.

"They came into the club at a difficult time and I'm not sure what targets they set other than to take us forward," he said.

"I don't know if it's going forward quicker than they imagined but they were delighted and we were delighted for them, because they've done a great deal for this football club in the short time they've been in.

"We've had a few disappointments along the way, and I'm sure there'll be a few more to come, but being in the dressing room on Sunday after the game made it worthwhile for everybody."