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Liverpool youngster Flanagan eyeing further improvement

Liverpool defender John Flanagan is keen to continue improving and turning himself into a top quality footballer.

The 18-year old added to last season's seven Premier League appearances by playing 90 minutes at right-back in the 1-1 draw with Sunderland at Anfield on opening weekend and he is looking to get better and better so he can hold his position in Kenny Dalglish's team.

"I just want to continue improving," he told LFC Magazine.

"There are areas where I need to get better such as going forward and crossing. I need to work on everything.

"With lads like Glen (Johnson) and Martin (Kelly) there is plenty of competition in the squad. That's always good to have.

"It means if you do get in the team you have to take the chance."

And Flanagan said he wouldn't care if Dalglish was to change his position, as long as he can continue to do a job for the Reds.

"My natural position is right-back but I'd play anywhere for the club," he added.

"Left-back is okay too and I came on in midfield (in the pre-season friendly) against Valencia. I don't mind if I have a new role as a holding midfielder now.

"Playing on either side isn't much different. You have the same job to do, you're just on the other flank. Obviously I'm more comfortable on the right because I'm right-footed, but the left side is fine."

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