Liverpool midfielder James Milner says that he has no regrets about joining the club, and that the expectation of supporters drives the players to succeed.
Milner could be forgiven for looking on with a tinge of jealousy as his former Manchester City team-mates have started the season in blistering fashion, but the England international says that he is just pleased to be starting matches.
"I have watched them on the TV – I might have been watching them sitting on the bench if I had stayed at the club," Milner told the Liverpool Echo.
"That is the decision I have made. I am delighted to have joined Liverpool and am enjoying every minute."
Milner also spoke of the pressure on Liverpool players given the fans' high expectation, but said that they use that as a positive to drive them on.
"It is a club used to winning and every time we step on to the field the fans expect to win – that is a nice pressure to have. I am enjoying it very much. That is why I came here.
"You want to be among good, experienced players and a blend of English talent and foreign players. Everything is there.
"You look down the squad list and on the bench and it is a strong balance. You need a good squad to do anything and we will definitely have that."
Finally, Milner insists that Liverpool will only get better and better this season, though refused to set any definite targets.
"We will get better and better the more we play together but to go away and play like that was pleasing. I think it is an exciting time to be at the club.
"There have obviously been a lot of changes on and off the field in the summer and I think it will take time to get to our best but to start the season like we have is pleasing.
"We don't want to put any targets on it, but the longer we get into this season and the more we play together, you will see us improve more and more."
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