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Kuyt keen to impress

05 Nov 2006 - 13:59:21

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Liverpool's £10million summer signing Dirk Kuyt is delighted to be among the goals as he begins to show his class in the Premiership.

The 26-year-old Netherlands international netted both goals in the 2-0 win over Reading to take his tally to five in nine league games for the Reds, having been criticised in some quarters for his performances earlier in the season.

Kuyt said: "I know people in Holland were doubting I could play here when I joined, but I just intend to give 100 per cent every time and I believe I can play at this level.

"I did well in Holland, although I accept the pace is much greater in England and the Premier League is a higher level.

"But I knew what to expect. I watched the Premier League on television in Holland for many years before I came here. I knew how fast it all was and that it was one of the world's best competitions.

"I wanted it so much and now I am here and scoring goals. Now I just want to show what I've got."

Reds boss Rafa Benitez is also pleased with his summer acquisition, adding: "Dirk is a very good worker. I knew him when he was at Vitesse Arnhem and Utrecht before he moved to Feyenoord.

"He always worked hard and scored goals giving defenders a lot of problems, the complete striker. He creates a lot for his team-mates."