Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina feels qualifying for the Europa League will be important for the team's development.
He believes securing continental football for 2011-12 would have many benefits.
"Sometimes you hear people talk about the Europa League," he told LFC Weekly. "They say there is no point being in it, but I think the competition has helped our youngsters; Martin Kelly, Jay Spearing, Danny Wilson.
"Maybe they wouldn't be ready to play in the Premier League now if they hadn't experienced the minutes in Europe.
"Probably one of the biggest positives of this season is seeing young players like these. Players with big futures get a chance and prove themselves.
"That is why until the end of the season we will fight."
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