Riise hoping to stay

Last updated : 17 January 2005 By Al Campbell
John Arne Riise has been revitalised playing under Rafael Benitez and is looking like the player that so impressed in his debut season.

Riise says he is really enjoying his football under Benitez' management and would happily sign a new contract within seconds of it being offered to him.

"I am hoping for a new contract and if they give me an offer it won't take long for me to sign it," he said. "Rafael Benitez has told me to shoot, shoot, shoot. I feel the manager has confidence in me and that is a fantastic feeling to have."