Rafa delighted with Fulham win

Last updated : 20 April 2008 By Adam Bryant

The Liverpool boss rested key players for the forthcoming Champions League semi-final with Chelsea, something that he was criticised for last season when defeat helped Fulham avoid relegation.

Goals from Jermaine Pennant and Peter Crouch sealed victory and helped secure fourth place in the Premier League and qualification for next season's Champions League.

"I picked a team I believed could win the match. We now need just one more point to ensure fourth place in the league, even if Everton win all their remaining games.

"We can completely focus on the game against Chelsea now. We've talked a lot about boardroom matters for a long time but for now I just want to speak about football, if that's possible.

"Javier Mascherano took three knocks but I think he will be okay."