"If you get your chance you have to make the most of it and when teams come to Anfield it's their cup final so it can be difficult," he said.
"We have got a lot of strength in the squad which is why it is so hard to get in the team so I'll keep plugging away and see what happens.
"It was nice to play a game - whether it's the Carling Cup or any game it's good to get a run out I and enjoyed every minute of it.
"It gives another us chance to play another game and if the draw is good we can go further in the competition."