Liverpool fullback Glen Johnson has no regrets leaving Portsmouth for Anfield in the summer.

Johnson arrived at Anfield via West Ham, Chelsea and Portsmouth. He is now the No.1 right-back in Fabio Capello's England World Cup squad. He has come a long way fast.

And despite the problems at Liverpool, he says: "The spirit remains good. I thrive on situations like this. I'm here at the top because you want the challenge.

"I'd rather be here than playing for Portsmouth in a relegation battle. I smile every time I pull the red shirt on."