Reina equals record

Last updated : 02 October 2007 By Al Campbell
Reina has equalled Ray Clemence's record for the best defensive start to a season. The Liverpool goalkeeper has equalled Clemence's 1978/9 record for goals conceded in the Reds' opening seven league games. Reina has only conceded two penalties in ten league and cup games to date this season.

"We are very proud of that record, but we all defend together so it's everyone's record," said the keeper.

"We have only conceded from penalties so far, which is important. It is something we can be proud of, but we must keep working in that way.

"The defence has changed a lot as well as the other departments of the team. Steve Finnan and Arbeloa have played on the right, Riise, Arbeloa and Aurelio on the left, with Daniel, Jamie and Sami in the centre. All of the players in our squad are good enough to play the same level and that's important for us.

"We know that to win the most important thing is to keep clean sheets. Then we have possibilities to score with the quality of players we have here.

"To win away in these type of games permits you to fight for the title and be real contenders.

"But our mentality is to win game after game, not think about the target of the title. But, of course, it's there in our minds.

"Our mentality should be to go week by week and win every game."