Finnan ready to fight for place

Last updated : 26 June 2008 By Al Campbell
The Republic of Ireland international had been linked with a return to Fulham following the signing of Philipp Degen. However, Finnan wants to stay at Anfield and fight for his place.

"Even if you've won the league, you still have to add new faces to improve your squad," he told this week's LFC Magazine.

"I'm sure United will do exactly that this summer and we have to do the same. At a club like this there will always be competition for places. Nobody can afford to take anything for granted.

"You look at our squad now and you can see we've got two top players in nearly every position.

"If the manager wants to add more, I've got no problem with that. I think every player welcomes competition; I'm no different."