United States coach Bob Bradley lauded Landon Donovan's character following the midfielder's match-winning performance against Algeria.

Donovan struck the only goal of the game in injury-time as the US, who would have been out if they had only managed a draw, ended up not only securing a place in the last 16 but also finished top of Group C.

Bradley heaped praise on the 28-year-old Los Angeles Galaxy playmaker when asked about Donovan's development in recent times. "From the soccer end, he mentions the low after the World Cup in 2006. But there was also the challenge of taking a bigger role, being more responsible as a leader," said Bradley.