New boys glad to play

Last updated : 18 July 2007 By Al Campbell
Both Yossi Benayoun and Ryan Babel, along with Fernando Torres, made their Liverpool debuts in last night's 3-2 win over Werder Bremen and were pleased to pull on the famous Red shirt for the first time.

"I was of course very happy to make my debut. It's a dream come true to play for Liverpool," said Benayoun.

"I felt a little bit tired at the beginning but that is expected at this stage. I have only been training for four or five days, so I felt a little bit heavy out there. I just tried to do my best and I know I will improve with games.

"Everyone is helping me settle in and I already feel at home here."

"It was nice to have a Liverpool shirt on and nice to get some minutes. I am proud," added Babel.

"I am settling in well and everyone is helping with that, especially Dirk because we know each other from the national team. I am very happy."