Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez hailed the work-rate and goals of Dirk Kuyt as the Dutchman grabbed both in the 2-0 success over Reading at Anfield.

Kuyt took his tally to five for the season as Liverpool extended their unbeaten home league run to 22 matches.

"Kuyt always works, always makes great effort and shows the right level of commitment," said Benitez of the Dutchman he signed from Feyenoord in the summer. "He creates space for others and the partnership with Peter Crouch is working well."