Enrique excited by new era
Jose Enrique has outlined his desire to lift more trophies with Liverpool this season and his ambitions of earning a spot in Spain's all-conquering national team.
The left-back watched on as his country lifted a third consecutive major international tournament during the summer and is now back at Anfield and craving further domestic glory.
"Last year I won a title (Carling Cup) and it was amazing with the fans here, I enjoyed it a lot. This season I hope we can win something again and try to play for the Champions League," the defender told Liverpoolfc.com.
"We were away for seven weeks on holiday, but we are back again and it's important to be ready for next season."
The former Newcastle full-back has been highly impressed with new manager Brendan Rodgers since returning for pre-season training and is thoroughly enjoying the sessions under the Northern Irishman.
"I am really happy," Enrique enthused. "For me it is the best way to play football, like Spain did, that's why they are the best at the moment.
"With the manager we play with the ball a lot and we are really happy with him.
"I'm really impressed. I know how he likes to play because we played against Swansea last year and I've seen them many times.
"He has only had a week with us but the training has been great. He is talking to both the young and experienced players the same, and I love that because it is really important to have the same treatment for both.
"The training is all with the ball, what more do you want? It's really hard, but it's very good. We have good players here to play in this way, and I think this season we can impress."
Enrique also spoke of his 'dream' of playing for the Spanish team which won Euro 2012 in such style earlier this month, although he is fully aware of the fierce competition involved.
The 26-year-old said: "I watched all the games, they were amazing. Football is about moments - and now it is Spain's. Before it was Brazil and Argentina. Spain try to play this way now and I think this is the best way to play. They've won many titles together now, and I'm really happy to be Spanish!
"To be in the national team is the best for a footballer. To be in a team like Spain is a dream for me. I know it's really hard now because Jordi Alba played in the Euros and did very well and he has just signed for Barcelona.
"I'm still working to be there in the future. If I can be there, of course it would be a dream, but my job is here to play for Liverpool and there are still many things to do here."
Enrique was well received by Reds supporters during his first 12 months at Anfield and the Spaniard is eagerly anticipating the club's upcoming tour of North America and Canada.
Liverpool begin their trip with a match against Toronto FC on July 21 before taking on AS Roma and Tottenham Hotspur in Boston and Baltimore respectively.
"Around the world Liverpool is a big team and we have many fans," Enrique explained.
"I think it's good for us to go there, play some games and for them to enjoy it with us directly because many people can only see us on TV. I think it's good for the fans to be there with us."