Liverpool's midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jay-Spearing-c18106 has vowed to take his game to a ‘new level’ in the coming season, and was satisfied with the way things turned out for him since his come-back to the team.
The 23-year old, who has made 28 professional appearances for the Reds so far, got a recall to the team, following http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lucas-c22528 Leiva’s knee injury in December, which ruled him out for the rest of the season. Since then, he has remained a regular choice for Kenny
Dalglish in the Reds starting eleven, and has done a decent http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 in the absence of the veteran Brazilian midfielder.
He also played a hand in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 in the semi-final of the FA Cup, and won the praise of his manager after the game.
However, the English footballer mentioned that even though he was able to fill the shoes of Lucas this season, his aim is to cement his place in the team, by taking his game to a next level.
“For me, I think I've made the breakthrough into the squad and proved I can be relied on, but the step up to the next level is to be seen as a player who is in there week in, week out, even when the best players are fit.” He told reporters.
Spearing made his debut for Liverpool in a Champions League game against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 in 2008, and also featured in the second leg of the Round of 16 tie against Real Madrid at Anfield.
Despite having played on the biggest of occasions, the English player failed to make his mark at the club, and remained on the sidelines.
However, he revealed that self-belief spurred him on during his difficult time and that he never lost faith in his abilities.
“I played against Real Madrid, and the very next day I was at Warrington, playing for the reserves. It makes you laugh now, the contrast of that, but they are the things you have to go through, the things that make or break you.” He added.
The diminutive player, who is just five feet six inches tall, remained unfazed despite all the perceptions regarding his height, and mentioned that he knew how to deal with his shortcomings.
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