Former Liverpool fullback Rob Jones has welcomed the arrival of former Portsmouth defender Glen Johnson.

"I think Johnson is an excellent player," Jones told Liverpoolfc.tv. "We're getting a good defender and someone who loves to go forward too, which is something I think Liverpool have perhaps been missing.

"He's got virtually everything to his game and I think that's why the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea were fighting over him.

"Johnson is strong in most areas; he's good at going forward, has good pace, is strong and his defending has really come in the last couple of years.

"He's the all-round right-back and will strengthen the team. It's obvious Rafa rates him very highly."