Listen - Liverpool 3-2 Middlesbrough - Southgate: "We got what we deserved"

In form Boro saw their early lead scored by Tuncay evaporate thanks to a quick brace from Fernando Torres at Anfield before a third for the Spaniard meant Stewart Downing's late effort was mere consolation. Gareth Southgate's men had come into the game without a loss in 8, conceding just four goals in that time but despite their best efforts could not contain the former Atletico Madrid forward, who notched his second hat-trick in league and cup competition this season.

Reflecting on the match, Southgate says he believes Boro got what they deserved despite an impressive performance in an end to end game at times. However, basic mistakes were punished said the 37 year-old whilst he admits Jeremie Aliadiere's red card for a seemingly harmless brush of Javier Mascherano's face was just 'one of those decisions' he has to accept.

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