Jamie Carragher says Liverpool's victory over Benfica has lifted the entire club.

Liverpool wrapped up a 5-3 Europa League aggregate win as Fernando Torres struck twice to add to goals from Dirk Kuyt and Lucas.

"It was a great night in the end," Carragher said on Five. "The first 20 minutes they played well, it was important not to concede and to get the first goal was massive in the game. In the Europa League we've beaten a very good side, a top team, and it's a very good result."

"We can take massive confidence from this as they are flying in their league and next season will probably be in the Champions League," he went on. "Before the draw was made they were the ones that everyone was trying to stay away from so this is a great result."