LIVERPOOL’S Daniel Agger has revealed that he committed his future to the club despite not being given any guarantees about first team football

The Danish defender finally penned a five-year deal at Anfield last month but with Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel providing fierce competition for places and Rafael Benitez linked with a move for another centre-back this summer, the 24-year-old did not receive any promises from the Spaniard.

Agger said: “In football you can’t get any promises from the manager about when you are going to play, and especially not at a club like Liverpool where we have so many talented players all competing for places.

“I believe I am good enough to play regularly in this team and that’s what I want to do.”

Agger, who made 26 appearances last season, explained why he was happy to agree a new Liverpool contract even though he will have to fight for his place.

He said: “First of all, I believe this team, with the players we have, will be able to challenge for many honours and trophies over the next few years.

“Secondly, I think I have a chance to play in this team, otherwise I would not be staying at the club.

“Thirdly, I really like this city, and I like the people who live here. It’s not the same as my home town, Copenhagen, but I actually really like where I live. That’s important.

“I believe if you have a happy, settled and comfortable life outside the pitch then you’re going to be a much better player on it.”

Agger arrived at Anfield in January 2006, just a few months before the FA Cup triumph over West Ham.