Degen welcomes challenge

Last updated : 28 May 2008 By Al Campbell
Liverpool's new signing knows he faces a tough fight for his place in the starting line up with Alvaro Arbeloa and Steve Finnan. However, the Swiss international believes he is well suited to English football.

"The move is a challenge for me. Liverpool are not just any club. They play every year for the title and the Champions League, so it is clear to me that it's not easy to get through to the team," said Degen.

"All the positions at Liverpool are occupied by two or three players already.

"But my playing style suits the Premier League, where the football is played moving forward."