Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert believes that his side answered some of their critics with their 2-2 draw against Ludogorets Razgrad in their Champions League clash.

The Reds fell behind to an early goal from Dani Abalo, but Lambert levelled for his side while they took the lead before half time through Jordan Henderson.

Brendan Rodgers's side were close to sealing all three points, only to be denied by a late strike from Georgi Terziev as they were forced to settle for a draw.

Lambert told Sky Sports News: "It was my first start in the Champions League and it was good to score. We are devastated about the goal at the end but it was about the performance today - win, lose or draw - and the performance was better.

"We have answered some of our critics about Sunday against Crystal Palace. It was about the win and we almost got it. Now we have to go for an even better performance on Saturday."

Liverpool are third in Group B and they need to beat Basel in their last game to reach the knockout stages of the competition.