JAMIE Carragher believes Liverpool's clash with Bolton is just as important as their derby win over Everton.

Rafael Benitez's side moved within four points of their local rivals with the 2-1 win at the weekend, and face the Whites after the break for international action.

Sam Allardyce's side, however, are in fine form and could leapfrog Liverpool into fifth with a win at Anfield.

With fourth place in the Barclays Premiership needed to secure Champions League qualification, the Reds require a win to maintain the pressure on the Toffees.

Carragher said: "Obviously winning a derby is extra special, but the match against Bolton is just as important for us now. It's imperative we build on this win and get ourselves into the Champions League.

"Everyone has to make sure we are up for the Bolton game as much as we were against Everton. We don't want it to go flat like it did against Blackburn."

With Benitez short on strikers through injury and suspension, Carragher has urged the fans and available players to inspire a win.

"If we are going to get in the top four I think we have got to reproduce the spirit and atmosphere we showed against Everton".