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Joe Cole: I want to be part of Liverpool's future

ESPN staff
July 24, 2012
Joe Cole is happy at Liverpool © PA Photos
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Joe Cole still intends to play a key role at Liverpool this season, insisting it is "great" to be back with the Anfield club.

Changes appear to be on the cards under new boss Brendan Rodgers, who has seemingly made it quite clear he would be prepared to sell the club's record signing, Andy Carroll. Having made a staunch vow to keep defender Martin Skrtel, and sung the praises of midfielder Lucas Leiva, Rodgers' desire to retain Carroll has been tepid at best.

Cole, who was sent out on loan under the new regime last season, might well have found himself in a similar boat, deemed disposable as Rodgers attempts to encourage a possession-at-all-costs culture to the club.

However, to the contrary, it appears Cole's technical capabilities are well valued by Rodgers, and the England international insists he has no plan to go anywhere. Cole featured in Liverpool's first pre-season friendly, whipping in two wicked crosses from the right, and he admits he is enjoying Liverpool life.

"Training's going well, I'm building up the fitness and it's great to be back at the club again," Cole told Sky Sports News. "It's very pleasing. I've just trained my best and I'm looking forward to my football.

"When I came here I wanted to be part of the club and help the team, and be part of this great club. That's still the same. I want to be part of a squad that gets us back to the top."

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