Crouch hoping to keep his place

Last updated : 12 April 2008 By Al Campbell
The England striker has started Liverpool's last two games after a period on the subsitutes bench. Crouch is determined to keep playing well and keep his place in the team.

"It's great to be involved again because every player wants to start games, particularly when you're at a club as great as this one," he said.

"It has been difficult for me, I'm not going to lie about that. I want to play in games and when that doesn't happen you can start to wonder if it ever will.

"But I was given my chance against Arsenal last week and then I was kept in the team for the European game and I'd like to think I've showed what I can do.

"But now I have to look to keep my place in the side, which I know will be difficult, because it's no point me waiting for my chance and then not taking it."