Liverpool defender Martin Kelly was delighted with his goal in their Carling Cup win at Chelsea.

The England U21 international headed home Craig Bellamy's pinpoint free-kick to put the seal on a brilliant night for Kenny Dalglish's charges, after Maxi had fired the visitors in front.

"I was made up with the goal and it was a long time coming getting my first one for Liverpool," Kelly told liverpoolfc.tv.

"It was a great cross from Craig and I managed to get a free header. We were attacking the end with all the away supporters and it was brilliant seeing all their emotions as they celebrated. It's fantastic to get a goal for such a big club.

"I scored a couple of goals for England U21s recently and it was great to score against Chelsea and help us reach the semi-final of the Carling Cup.

"We have beaten Chelsea twice now in the space of a few weeks and it was a great team effort out there.

"We definitely deserved the win. With the possession we had in the first half we knew the goal was coming and we are delighted to get the victory."