Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen says he's improved since leaving Swansea City 18 months ago.

Allen returns to Swansea tonight.

"There has been growth," Allen told Liverpoolfc.com. "There have been a few frustrations with injury, but I've moved forward a lot.

"The responsibilities that I have in this team are a lot different to Swansea, so the type of player I've become is different. I'm certainly more versatile. I've added a lot to my game and I'm looking forward to going back and playing there again."