Liverpool defender Jose Enrique says the 6-1 thrashing of Brighton in the FA Cup is perfect preparation for the Carling Cup final.
Liverpool's reward is a home tie in March against Stoke in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup but it is the Carling Cup which is concentrating minds this week.
The Reds are in confidant mood as they be prepare for the first showpiece event of the season and the clash with Championship side Cardiff at Wembley on Sunday.
Left-back Enrique says Liverpool FC will head for the capital in high spirits after their recent run of form.
"It's really important for us to have a win like that with so many goals," he told the Liverpool Echo."We know this season we haven't scored enough in the league games so hopefully this is a good sign for us.
"It's really good for our confidence ahead of next weekend's final. Everyone will take a lot from that victory.
"At the moment we're playing really well and now we'll start thinking about the final. It's really important for us and we want to win that trophy.
"This is my first season here and to get to play in a Cup final will be amazing."
Enrique is looking ahead to this weekend and the second half of the season as he belives the club could achieve a cup double header and qualify for the Chamions League.
"We're in one final, we're in the quarter-finals of another and just four points behind the Champions League places in the league," he added.