"He has exactly the quality that a modern striker must have," said Houllier.
"He can play several positions up front and sacrifice himself for the team. You win things when you have players of the calibre of Emile Heskey. Not just because of his football quality but also the mental attitude. Wherever Emile plays, he delivers.
"I signed Emile because of these qualities. He's a diamond of a player, he embodies all the right qualities of a professional footballer. He's very hard-working, sacrifices himself for the team. He's always decisive because he's so strong."