Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has welcomed the arrival of Glen Johnson.

"He is a very good player and he will definitely be a success so I am happy that he is with us," said Skrtel.

Former Liverpool and England full-back Rob Jones believes manager Rafael Benitez has invested Johnson's reported £17million transfer fee wisely.

"Johnson is the best English right-back around, definitely. He's strong, quick and good going forward and defending," he said.

"Benitez has certainly gone for one of the very best there is."