Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish admits he's delighted with the impact of Craig Bellamy this season.

Bellamy struck in Sunday's win over Aston Villa.

Asked if he felt the No.39 was getting better with age, Dalglish told liverpoolfc.tv: "So I suppose you will imagine that next year he will be even better then? We've got a lot to look forward then. I'm not sure what age he is, I know he's not a teenager. Since he came in he's been fantastic on and off the pitch. The way he looks after himself is a great credit to his profession and himself. He's getting his rewards and he's making a contribution for us.

"We said when he came in that we were delighted to have him. We know his heart is in the right place and the performances he has been putting in have been excellent for us."