Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish hailed Craig Bellamy after reaching the Carling Cup final last night. The Wales striker capped a tireless performance when he fired home in the 74th minute to secure a 2-2 draw and a 3-2 aggregate victory over Manchester City at Anfield.

Dalglish said: "He works hard but the quality of the boy as well - the second goal was fantastic, how he took it.

"We are delighted for Craig and we are delighted with Craig.

"If City have got any more like him that they want rid of, we are only down the East Lancs Road.

"We have spoken about him many times in the past and waxed lyrical about him.

"He was fantastic tonight but every single one of them was."