Carson's predicament

Last updated : 23 July 2007 By Al Campbell
Carson would like to stay at Anfield and challenge Pepe Reina for the number one shirt, but he would also like regular football as he wants to win a place in the England squad.

"I'm delighted to be back at Liverpool, but we'll have to see what happens. It's going to be difficult for me if I'm always on the bench, but I'll have to see what the manager's ideas are and take it from there. He's told me how much he wants me at the club and he wants me to fight for my place. I'll play games in the cup," said the goalkeeper.

"Ideally, I want to play for Liverpool. That's why I signed. But it's not going to be easy to get the number one jersey from Pepe. He's done exceptionally well.

"I'm not going around saying I should be playing ahead of him because, being honest, I don't think I should be.

"I've not heard about any clubs being interested in me but there are a few weeks left in the transfer window and the boss knows it's not good for me if I'm just sitting on the bench or playing two or three games a season.

"He knows I need to play games this season. The big thing I need to take into consideration is the European Championships. If I'm not playing I may not even be in the England squad, if we qualify."