The England midfielder believes 2003 can only bring with it better things for himself and Liverpool.
He says: "There have been highs in 2002 but I will be happy to see the back of the low times and, hopefully, 2003 will be a good one for me and Liverpool.
"I don't want to look back on it and say it has been a complete disaster because I have has good times. But it has been up and down and I have had the worst experience of my career this year.
"Those are the things that make you stronger, though. I don't think anybody's career has all been about the high points. It's just important that you learn from then."
