What can you say, other than it could have easily been 11-1 to us! Easily.
Shay Given done well in the first half but we could have been more clinical. We were just missing that final touch where it mattered.
But once our captain Gerrard stepped up and put the ball in the net, you just knew the goals were going to come.
As for the performance, I couldn't really ask for more. We absolutely bossed the game for huge periods and taught the geordies a big footballing lesson. Really good to see.
I thought the team selection was a bit of a gamble, but it certainly paid off. This is massive proof - like so many of us have said over the years - that when the players cross the white line, it's up to them to do the business. And they done that today.
It's hard to single anyone out for lot's of praise as it was a very very good team performance.
But I think that was Lucas' best game in a red shirt. Could have scored a hat trick, was all over the pitch, played very well when moved to the right and his first touch and passing was so much more sharp - the ball for Gerrards goal was pure class! Insua once again looking undroppable and he can play some brilliant balls into the box. Alonso when introduced was the king of the midfield straight away. Love some of those passes he done. Mascherano's presence was huge without him standing out. And most of all, our Stevie G scored a couple of great goals - two very important ones. I knew he'd get a couple today.
Without getting too ahead of myself, because I know there's still a long way to go. It seems like we are clicking smoothly into gear.
The red machine marches on!
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