JOHNSON UP FOR ORGY OF MEDALS

for and I think we deserved it. We didn’t play great throughout the game but I think there was only going to be one winner.

“The fans were incredible – that’s what you need. We’re very grateful for their support and I hope they enjoyed it.

“The lads were starting to cramp up towards the end, but when you hear them chanting, that’s what gives you that extra little bit to push on.

“It would mean the world to go back there. It’s what football is about – getting to finals and winning cups.

“That’s what we work hard for day in, day out.”

THE rearranged Merseyside derby will take place at Anfield on Tuesday, March 13, with an 8pm kick-off.

Liverpool’s cup final involvement meant last weekend’s match was postponed.