Shelvey: That showed our spirit
Jonjo Shelvey was full of praise for the fighting spirit shown by a youthful Liverpool side as they came from behind to secure a 5-3 win over Young Boys in Switzerland on Thursday night.
The Reds twice took the lead in the first half at the Stade de Suisse thanks to an own goal from Juhani Ojala and a thumping header from Andre Wisdom.
Gonzalo Zarate then put Young Boys in front in the second half, before Sebastian Coates headed in to make it 3-3.
Shelvey then came from the bench to make the deciding impact on the game, striking twice in the final 15 minutes to ensure Brendan Rodgers' side returned to Merseyside with three points.
Afterwards, however, the 20-year-old was eager to highlight the role of his teammates on a memorable night in Bern.
Shelvey said: "It's not just about me - it's about the team and we won 5-3.
"It was good to come back from 3-2 down and great to get the win. We just need to start off in the Premier League now.
"The boss has installed a lot of character in us. We've shown a lot of fight and belief so far this season to come back from goals [conceded], against Man City and again tonight.
"I've got to thank Jordan [Henderson] for my goals. It was great to score two goals and win the match."
Rodgers selected a young side in Switzerland, with the likes of Wisdom and Suso making their first senior starts for the club.
At 34, Jamie Carragher was the oldest player in the Liverpool line-up - and he was left suitably impressed by the performance of his fledgling colleagues.
He said: "We're all pleased, it was a great result for us and I'm really pleased for the young players who came in. I think they acquitted themselves really well.
"It was a tough game out there at times. We got ourselves into the lead a couple of times and then went behind, and so we're disappointed at conceding those goals and we'll look at it. But great credit to the young players - they did really well."
Carragher was named captain for the night on his 705th Liverpool appearance - and he was more than happy to draw on his vast experience to help guide the Reds over the line.
He added: "I don't think I've got any option, I'm 34 now. Maybe that's the way we'll go now in the Europa League and if that's where I can get some games personally, that's great.
"I said if I can help them anyway that's great too, but they'll be helping me as well!"