Source: Daily_Mail
Jonjo Shelvey tells Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson: I'm desperate for another game
Jonjo Shelvey has told Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson he wants more first team action after making his debut for the Reds.[LNB]More of this sort of thing: Jonjo Shelvey revelled in pulling on a Liverpool shirt for the first time[LNB]The 18-year-old midfielder played a key role in last night's 0-0 Europa League draw at Napoli, one of seven changes from the weekend Premier League defeat to Everton.[LNB]But after helping keep Liverpool top of Group K and on course for the knockout stage, Shelvey insists he does not want this be a one-off.[LNB]He said: 'Napoli's a hostile placeto come and you knew that with the way the crowd were - they were banging on the bus when we were on the way to the stadium.[LNB]'Soit was very satisfying to get a result. It's massive for everyone atthe club. Personally I'm delighted as I've been waiting for my chanceto show the gaffer that I am good enough.[LNB]'This is a platform.The next task is to make sure we get three points on Sunday. The boss told us we played well as a team and that we deserved the draw.[LNB]'Youcould tell Napoli are a good team by the way they moved the ball aboutbut we had a game plan and it worked. In many ways, we were unlucky notto win as we had a few good chances.'[LNB] Hard game: Jonjo Shelvey avoids the challenge of Napoli's Hugo Campagnaro [LNB]Signed from Charlton in April, Shelvey has waited a long time for his first start.[LNB]And he revealed: 'The gaffer told me to stay confident and keep doing my best. I want to push on more now and get a few games under my belt.Hopefully I will get another chance soon.[LNB]'I'm not reallysomeone who gets nervous and I have got faith in my ability. I know Ican do a job and I'm desperate for another go.'[LNB] All the latest Premier League team news ahead of the weekendI'll never quit! Hodgson insists he's staying despite poor Liverpool form Liverpool, Everton, Newcastle and West Ham check out Israeli ShechterNapoli 0 Liverpool 0: Roy's gamble pays off as Reds escape unscathedWayne Rooney receives death threat: Angry fans with 'Join City & Die' banner outside his homeThe Firing Line: Rocky road for Roy! Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson remains favourite for the chopLIVERPOOL FC
