Steven Gerrard praised a much-improved second half performance after Aston Villa came from 2-0 down to draw with Manchester United in Perth.
The head coach saw his side struggle for attacking fluency in the first half as they trailed to goals from Jadon Sancho and an own-goal from Matty Cash.
Five changes at the break inspired Villa to a terrific fightback, which was completed in stoppage time, to thrill the 58,228 fans inside Optus Stadium.
He said: “It was very difficult to play football tonight – the conditions were extremely tough for both sets of players.
“I was really pleased with a lot of our defensive shape first half but we got one or two things wrong and conceded goals on the back of that.
“We weren’t good enough in possession to create in the first half. Second half was totally different. I thought our performance deserved to take something from the game.
“I thought we could have scored another couple of goals. We had individuals who stepped forward and were outstanding. People have really jumped out in that second half and let me know they really want to be in the starting XI.
“I’m pleased because I was frustrated at half-time, we had to iron a few things out. The players have gone out and been different in the second half for the better.”
Leon Bailey was the catalyst for Villa’s recovery, changing the game when he pulled a goal back within minutes of coming on at the break.
The winger’s all-action display was capped off in injury time when he provided the corner that was headed home by Calum Chambers to equalise.
On Bailey’s contribution, Gerrard said: “It was more than an impact. He changed the game, he showed energy, he showed speed, a hunger to cause problems and he’s come back in pre-season a different player.
“Not just from a technical point of view – his demeanour, his body language. I think he’s trusting his body more, so we need to keep him healthy.
“So far, for Leon, he’s sending me a massive signal that he wants to be in the 11, so he needs a strong two weeks.”