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Brendan Rodgers says he is delighted with Liverpool 's tour of the US despite finishing disappointingly with a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.

The Reds had taken the lead in the International Champions Cup final against their rivals through a Steven Gerrard penalty, but goals from Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard saw off Liverpool.

It was the club's fifth game in 12 days in the States , but Rodgers has hailed it as a success.

“Overall I'm delighted with the whole tournament and what it's done for us,” said Rodgers.

“It seems like we've been away a long time, but we've worked very hard and we'll leave here with lots of positives and with two weeks to go look forward to the new season.”

Rodgers' men impressed in the first half and started the second half strongest too until two goals in two minutes from Rooney and Mata turned the game in United's favour.

“It was a really good game for teams at the end of the pre-season. Both teams have had a real good work out out here,” added Rodgers.

“We were well worth the lead and had a couple of other chances, it looked like we maybe should have had another penalty, and obviously Man United were in a moment where it was difficult for them.

“But we conceded a disappointing goal and then very quickly conceded a second goal, so the game started to get stretched a wee bit.”

Raheem Sterling had won the penalty after being felled by Phil Jones in what was another impressive performance from the 19 year old – something the manager acknowledged.

“He was outstanding, he was a real threat – the intensity in his game, how he presses the ball, tactically he's very aware for a young player and he's so exciting to watch,” said Rodgers.

“When he runs at defenders he can create many opportunities. At 19, he's a real talent and he's getting better all the time.”

Liverpool now return home with one more friendly to play, at home to Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, before their Premier League campaign begins a week later.

The Reds are also looking to add more faces to the squad ahead of the new season with Champions League football an added pressure.

Rodgers explained his side's transfer strategy this summer: “That was the idea to sign a number of more players.

“Our squad was very thin last year so we needed to bring in players of quality to strengthen the group

“The players we have at the moment are in very good condition and with one or two maybe to come in but certainly by Southampton we will be ready and we really look forward to it.”

Meanwhile, the club hope to sign Philippe Coutinho to a new long-term contract at Anfield.

The Brazilian has impressed since his £8.5m move from Inter Milan in January 2013.

“I haven’t spoken to Ian and the directors in the past few days so I'm not sure what the latest is on that,” said Rodgers.

“He's obviously someone we want to tie up for a period of time but I'm sure I'll hear more when I get back.”