Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted that he was "shocked" by the findings of the Hillsborough committee.

The official report, released yesterday, found that police and ambulance service statements were doctored in an attempt to blame Liverpool supporters for the Hillsborough disaster of 1989.

"Like the rest of the country I was very happy for the families and the survivors and all the people who have supported the group over the last 23 years," Rodgers told the club's official website.

"I was obviously shocked as well by some of the findings in the report. But the most important people in all of this are the families that have suffered for such a long period of time."

The Reds boss also paid tribute to the Everton fans who have pledged their support for the cause.

"I must pay respect to the Everton supporters who were at the vigil last night as well. This is a very unique city - there's not too many cities where the supporters are such rivals but come together," he added.

"This is the type of city Liverpool is, it is very much one. When they are down and they are struggling, they come together no matter what team they support. I had great pride standing there watching last night."

Earlier today, the Football Association expressed their "deep and ongoing sadness" to the families affected by the tragedy and insisted that the game is "much safer" than that of 23 years ago.