Martin Skrtel has signed a two-year extension to his contract, Liverpool have announced.

The Slovakia international had two years remaining on his previous deal but has now committed to Anfield until 2014.

His decision to re-sign is further good news for new manager Roy Hodgson after pledges of allegiance from star pair Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres over the summer.

Skrtel told the club's website: "Before I came here a lot of people thought I wasn't good enough to play for Liverpool but I think I have shown I am. I'm happy to try and carry on giving good performances and doing my best for the club.

"Signing a new contract gives me confidence and I will work hard in training every day to play as many games as possible. You can always improve. I know the good and bad parts of my game and I will keep working."