Northampton boss Ian Sampson rated the stunning Carling Cup win over Liverpool at Anfield as one of his top moments in football. The League Two side, the lowest-placed club in the competition, won 4-2 on penalties at Anfield.

"I won a play-off final at Wembley as a player for Northampton and it ranks right up there with that occasion," he said. "To be a manger and win at Anfield after only one year in the job I'm absolutely delighted, it is a particular highlight.

"Full credit to the players, they are a young team, with the attitude and desire they showed I can't praise them highly enough. We regrouped quite well after the early goal and got ourselves into some good scoring positions."