Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was delighted with their 2-0 win over Southampton.

The Reds earned the three points thanks to goals from Philippe Coutinho and Raheem Sterling.

"The victory today was a huge step for us," said Rodgers.

"We're three points away from third place now, which is a great symbol of how well the team is working at the minute.

"But it's going to be tough all the way through to the end of the season, there are still 12 games to play.

"I think our experiences from last season will really help us, over the last 14 games we went on an incredible run last year and this season, from the middle of the season onwards we've really progressed as a group.

"It's a new team that is forming really well, the desire is there from the players and they're showing that in the results and their performances."