Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is delighted with the way their young players have performed in the Europa League.
Their presence this season has allowed him to rest the likes of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres for almost every Europa League match so far.
"It is a different kettle of fish having the courage and ability to go out and play at Anfield in front of 40,000 very expectant and optimistic fans," the Reds boss said.
"The happiest thing for me is we have done it (qualify for the knockout stage) and achieved results without bashing our more recognised players.
"Torres played in Utrecht - the only game he has played - and Gerrard played against Rabotnicki and a half against Napoli, but Raul Meireles, Maxi Rodriguez, Paul Konchesky and Glen Johnson have hardly played."
