Liverpool fullback Andrea Dossena admits he's still adjusting to the pace of the English game.

The former Udinese defender told liverpoolfc.tv: "The thing that I have discovered is that the game is much, much quicker here than it is in Italy.

"In Serie A, you get more time on the ball, there is more time to play and the game is more tactical, but in the Premier League as soon as you get the ball there is a player trying to take it from you.

"The pace of the game does take some getting used to and that is what I am trying to do by working hard in training and in games whenever I get the chance.

"I was happy to play against Marseille and I was happy with the result that the team got and also with our qualification to the next round of the Champions League because that was the most important thing for us.

"But it also gave me a chance to improve my feeling within the team and that is important for me.

"I work hard every day and I have been waiting for the manager to call on me, so when he did I was very happy.

"Now I hope I will get another chance but for that to happen I know I will have to work hard in every training session and try to improve my understanding with my team mates so I can improve and feel more confident on the pitch."