AH, the joy of six. So stands our run Liverpool FC consecutive away wins, the latest a comprehensive demolition of the Chelsea arrivistes, a tasty dessert after Sunday’s feast where we stretched the other member of the nouveau riche almost to breaking point.

A hugely enjoyable three days proved that this Liverpool squad has it in them to mix with the best.

Whether they can match these levels of motivation and endeavour against the lesser lights of the Premier League remains to be seen, but for the moment let’s revel in two performances that warmed the cockles of this fan’s heart along with thousands of others.

Over the two games we saw nearly the entire squad given a run out, and you’d be hard pushed to find a performance that was less than encouraging.

The majority were outstanding, from Adam and Lucas dominating midfield on Sunday, through the effervescent Bellamy and Kelly torturing Chelsea’s left flank on Tuesday night.

What a change from previous seasons where the selection of a second string side would inevitably be followed by an incoherent display by under-achievers unable to raise their game.

At Chelsea the likes of Spearing, Coates and Kelly did themselves no harm at all, unfazed by the atmosphere and match status, firm in the tackle and confident in possession.

Charlie Adam now seems to be growing into the shirt after an indifferent start; his reckless challenges are gone, and his excellent distribution is now beginning to indicate that he has convinced himself that he is a Liverpool player – it won’t be long before the majority of fans join him in that belief.

Jordan Henderson also produced two solid performances, and Jose Enrique is well on the way to perfecting his impression of Alan Kennedy with his physical commitment and surging runs up the left wing.