Pepe Reina says he is using Liverpool teammate Diego Cavalieri has inspiration as he battles for the Spain No1 jersey with Real Madrid's Iker Casillas.

"I suppose it's similar in some ways to how things are at Liverpool, although it's much easier for me going away with Spain than it is for Diego at Liverpool," mused the former Barcelona stopper.

"I may only go away with my country a few times each season whereas for Diego he has to deal with the situation throughout the whole year, being on the bench every single week.

"That is much harder than going away with the national team for just once a month for example.

"I feel really lucky to have a teammate like Diego because he helps me all the time, training with me and pushing me harder. He has been a very good professional."