Agger on Skrtel, penalties & iPods

Ahead of each Anfield clash, the 'Just Can't Get Enough' feature conducted a quirky interview with a member of the first-team squad in which the questions ranged from football-related issues to dressing room banter and life off the pitch.

Today it's the turn of Daniel Agger as we continue the series on Liverpoolfc.com. Here, the Dane explains why Martin Skrtel was his player of 2011-12, reveals he'd have no problem taking a penalty in a shoot-out, and why he isn't allowed to play his iPod in the dressing room.

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Was 2011-12 your best season at LFC?

I don't know. It's difficult to compare seasons. I think I did okay the year we got to the Champions League final in 2007. We had a good run that year.

Who did you try to play like when you were a kid?

I think most people my age growing up in Denmark looked at Michael Laudrup. He was just the best. Brian was good too, but for me it was Michael. He played for some top clubs too so we all looked up to him.

Who was your LFC player of the season?

Martin (Skrtel), without a doubt. I don't think there is any other choice. He has been so consistent and he's improved every season. This year he has become better and better. I think in most games he was our man of the match.

He scored four goals. Do you think the confidence he took from those helped his form?

No, not really. Goals are always nice but they're not what he's here for. I think when you are playing consistently you become more confident and you feel better and better.

Is there any reason why you wear No.5?

I only started wearing it when I arrived here. I was just given it, I didn't specifically ask for it. I don't really mind what number I wear. I had No.22 at Brondby and was quite happy with that. I'm No.4 in the national team. When I'm playing I can't see the back of my shirt, so it doesn't really matter to me.

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Are own goals just a part of life for defenders?

It depends how they go in. If somebody shoots and the ball just clips off you and goes in there isn't a lot you can do. But if you kick it past your own 'keeper then you have to ask questions. I don't think you can look at own goals as all the same. You have to analyse each one differently. There are many different ways for a player to score an own goal.

Do you prefer rehearsed goal celebrations or spontaneous?

Spontaneous are probably better. But it doesn't concern me too much, once we have scored. When you score it's a good feeling. I think even if you've scored loads of goals it still feels brilliant. It's a very difficult emotion to explain. It happens so quick too.

Would you take a penalty in a shoot-out?

Yes, definitely. I'd have no problem taking one.

Tell us about http://www.theaggerfoundation.org/...

I started this kind of work last year with a charity event in aid of Danish troops who had been wounded in Afghanistan. This year we've opened the foundation.

The main aim is to help kids, particularly those who are sick or disadvantaged kids who come from broken homes. I think there is a big need to help them. I know I can't help the world, but every little can make a difference. The foundation will do work both here in England and in Denmark.

How will it raise money?

We're going to host a series of events, mainly in the summer. Hopefully we will raise a lot of money from auctions of football items and stuff from other sports.  We're also planning to host a golf day out with a dinner and an auction afterwards.

A lot of the players say you are the best golfer in the squad...

I'm probably not at the moment, I haven't played for about a year. It's a good game. I play to relax and have fun.

What other sport would you have liked to play professionally?

Boxing or tennis. Apart from football, they are the two main sports I'm interested in. I like watching them.

When you go back to Denmark do you get a lot of attention from fans?

It's not too bad. I try to keep quiet and stay out of the way. I spend time with my friends and family and don't do too much.

How often do you get asked to sign autographs?

I still find that a strange experience. I get asked to sign autographs once in a while. If somebody is happy to have my signature on a piece of paper I'm definitely happy to give it to them.

Is there any food you ate in Denmark that can't be bought in England?

Lots. I try to bring stuff back every time I'm home. Some of it is difficult to explain because you don't have it here. One thing is a type of bread that people at home eat for lunch. You can't get it here. There are a lot of toppings too. I pack quite a lot of it in to the suitcase when I'm coming back from Denmark!

What's the last game you attended not involving Liverpool or Denmark?

I'm not sure. I went to watch my brother play a while ago. He played for a local team in Copenhagen. He plays as a striker. He's five years younger than me. He's not a bad player, but he doesn't take the game too seriously. He likes to play for fun. He's a roofer. He had a spell at one of the first division clubs in Denmark and they wanted to sign him.

Who has the best iPod in the dressing room?

It's difficult to say. I think it's only two or three of the lads who usually have their music on. It depends on your own taste. I know if I put my iPod on most of the lads would say turn it off because there is lots of Danish music on there. There are a few good ones, normally it's Pepe and Stevie.