Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has admitted some regret over the way he left Liverpool.
"I left for my own personal achievement," James said.
"I had a year left at Liverpool on my contract and could have gone on a Bosman, which would have been a financially more rewarding transfer, but it was important that I got back to where I wanted to be or get in a position where I was going to be in the England frame.
"I had some very good years at Liverpool as much as I had bad times but the experience was a very welcome one for me.
"There was regret but at the same time I had to go forward.
"Liverpool have done some great things since I left, but I also have had some great achievements so it was rewarding parting if you like."
