Agger ready to fight for place

Last updated : 14 July 2008 By Al Campbell
Agger became Jamie Carragher's regular defensive partner in 2006/7 but missed most of last season with a metatarsal injury. Liverpool signed Martin Skrtel in his absence and offered a new contract to Sami Hyypia. However, Agger is more than willing to fight for his place.

"The competition here now in central defence, as anywhere else in the side, is really tough, so I must be at my best form and fitness," said the Dane.

"It has been frustrating but I have been focused on getting back as soon as possible. I have missed a lot, but there is such a lot more to come for me here.

"I will fight for my place and I am sure that the other centre-halves here will do just the same."