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Benitez hails Carragher

04 Nov 2006 - 10:21:46

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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has hailed the efforts of Reds defender Jamie Carragher, who makes his 300th league appearance for the club this weekend.

The 28-year-old England centre-back has made well over 400 first-team outings for his hometown club in his 12 years at Anfield and Benitez is grateful for Carragher's wholehearted commitment.

The Spaniard commented: "Jamie has a fantastic commitment every day in training and in every game he plays. For a manager to see that is brilliant.

"He is a strong character, he's a winner and he loves football. Physically he is always in the best condition, he trains well and is always fit.

"When you sign a player you want one who can play 40 to 50 games each season, Carra is that type of player.

"It is very important for a local boy like Jamie to play a lot of games for his club, I know the fans will be happy. Especially because he is a player who always gives 100 per cent.

"Sometimes even the very best players are not always able to do that, but Carra always plays at his best level.

"Maybe he will make a mistake, but it never worries him because he just continues in the same way. Every manager would want him in their team."