Peter Crouch has noticed a shift in emphasis in Liverpool preseason training.
"It's been hard like any pre-season but with a lot more ball work," Crouch, who's netted 31 goals in 97 games during two seasons at Anfield, told the club's website.
"Last year there was an emphasis on physical work but this year we've been doing a lot more on team shape and helping the new players fit in. We need to be right at it from the first Premier League game."