"It's good to play for the reserves but you get more experience out on loan. You learn about the power and the speed you need," he said.
"I would learn if I stayed at Liverpool, but on loan I can get the experience as well.
"Last season was good. I went for the experience and I played almost 30 games in the league and cups.
"I think I had things to learn and I learned a lot at Hartlepool.
"It was an experience coming from reserve football, where it is just about the football. It was more physical. I would get kicked in every game!
"It has helped me a lot. If you are not strong, you can't play.
"In League One or the Championship you need to be careful every time you get the ball. Everything is quick, quick, quick."