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James
Milner: Players full of confidence (Image source: sportinglife.aol.co.uk)
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James Milner has no
regrets over leaving Manchester City for Liverpool in search of more playing
time in his favoured central midfield role, the Liverpool Echo reported. The England international
switched to Anfield from the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer during the close
season despite City offering him a new contract.
"That
is the decision I have made. I am delighted to have joined Liverpool and am
enjoying every minute," the paper quoted the 29-year-old as saying.
Reuters report continues:
"It
is a club used to winning and every time we step on to the field the fans
expect to win -- that is a nice pressure to have," he added.
Asked
if he regretted leaving City, who currently top the table with three wins out
of three so far, Milner's answer was a short, "Not really."
"I
have watched them on the TV -- I might have been watching them sitting on the
bench if I had stayed at the club," he said.
The
Liverpool vice-captain, who was handed the skipper's armband for Monday's 0-0
draw against Arsenal after Jordan Henderson was ruled out with a foot injury,
also backed his team to keep getting stronger.
"There
are very promising signs. It will take time," he added.
"We
will get better and better the more we play together but to go away and play
like that (against Arsenal) was pleasing."
He
also praised his new team's strength in depth.
"You
look down the squad list and on the bench and it is a strong balance. You need
a good squad to do anything and we will definitely have that," Milner
said.
"You
want to be among good, experienced players and a blend of English talent and
foreign players. Everything is there," he added.
Liverpool are yet to lose a
game in the league so far and currently trail City by two points. The
Merseyside club take on West Ham United at Anfield on Saturday.
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