Liverpool striker Danny Sturridge was delighted with a winning return for victory at Stoke City.
Sturridge was on the scoresheet in the 5-3 win.
He told Liverpoolfc.com post-match: "I'm delighted with the result for the boys. It's important that we work hard as a team.
"It's a difficult place to come and play, and we showed a lot of character, so we're very happy with the result.
"Being out of the fold has been very hard for me mentally, watching the boys. But it's also good that we've been getting results and working very hard as a team.
"It's about the boys at the end of the day. It's very hard when you're on the side, watching a team, and you want to be involved in the fun and be out there.
"I'm just happy that we're up there within touching distance and we're in the top four. It's great to be a part of it."
