Flanno eyes new level
John Flanagan has spoken of his determination to take his game to the next level after being rewarded with a new deal at Anfield.
The 18-year-old made his senior debut against Manchester City in April after seven years at the Academy.
He did so well that Kenny Dalglish kept him in the team for another six games at the end of 2010-11.
Flanagan knows it will be difficult to get regular first-team football this season if Martin Kelly and Glen Johnson stay fit - but he intends to do everything he can to get the gaffer's attention.
"I just have to carry on, get back in the team and just keep producing," the right-back told Liverpoolfc.tv after penning his new long-term contract. "I could probably get involved more - get crosses in, and develop my forward play.
"I thanked Kenny and Damien for such a huge opportunity and I'm delighted."
Flanagan has gone from U18 hopeful to a recognisable Premier League footballer in the space of four months.
"It's been a change but I just take it in my stride and just carry on with it," he added. "It feels great signing autographs because it's something I used to do when I was little. I used to get Stevie's and Carragher's."
Video: Flanagan on signing a contract
Flanagan also had words of praise for his manager at the Academy, Rodolfo Borrell.
"He's been great - he started me off at U18 level and he's given me a chance, and here I am now, so I'd like to thank him as well," said the teen star.
"They give youngsters a chance at the Academy - it's just dead good down there now."
