Liverpool management were delighted with Glen Johnson's matchwinning performance at Chelsea.

It was only the England defender's fourth start of the season after injuries hampered the beginning of his campaign, but assistant manager Steve Clarke believes the goal proves he is well on his way back to peak form.

"Glen has been really unfortunate with injury this year," said the Scot. "He's slowly getting back to where we all know that he can be.

"It's another step in the right direction for him, it's another 90 minutes under his belt, and the fact he scored a goal and made a valuable contribution to the team means it will give him confidence in the games going forward. He's improving all the time," he told liverpoolfc.tv.