Roy Hodgson admits he enjoyed his debut as Liverpool manager in yesterday's 1-1 draw with Arsenal.
Hodgson is confident the manner of his team's performance bodes well for the challenges that lay in wait in 2010-11.
He told liverpoolfc.tv: "It was a great debut. You can't ask for much better than a top team like Arsenal coming here and a full house with everyone singing. The atmosphere was fantastic.
"It was everything I expected. I thought the fans would be right behind the team and I think we gave them every reason to get behind us.
"That is very positive for the future because there are 37 tough matches to play. We all know it's going to be tough this year and every expert is saying it's going to be tougher than ever for a team to win the league, and I think we all agree that is more than likely.
"So it was good to at least show we've got the spirit to do well this season and now we have to keep working to make ourselves a better team."
He continued: "I don't think there is a better ground for atmosphere (than Anfield). There are a lot of good grounds in this country where the atmosphere is very good, but Anfield is one of the footballing temples alongside places like the San Siro, Nou Camp and Bernabeu.
"They are legendary footballing temples for the simple reason the crowds make it such exciting, exhilarating places to play."
