Adam: We can challenge

The Reds have had a busy summer in the transfer window and the Scotland international is optimistic it will be the catalyst for a successful campaign.

"The owners have backed what the manager wants - and the supporters want - with money. I think that money has been spent wisely, on quality players," said Adam.

"If we get a few good results to start the season, you never know what can happen. But there is no point in us shooting our mouths off saying we want to finish here or there. We will finish where we deserve to finish, without shouting about it. We have targets, of course we do."

He continued: "I genuinely believe we have a squad here that's capable of challenging. We want to get back winning things, we owe the Liverpool supporters that.

 "I want to win trophies. I wouldn't have signed for Liverpool if I didn't think I could do that here.

"And I watched Scott Brown win his 25th cap for Scotland against Denmark. I want to do that and more as well, win as many caps as possible for my country."

Football runs in the blood in the Adam family.

The 25-year-old's father, Charlie Snr played for several Scottish sides without truly hitting the heights - and Adam is determined not to follow a similar route.

"I want to learn from the mistakes my dad made," Adam said. "Whatever he didn't achieve in football, I want to. I've told him that, he knows that. I wouldn't be on the pitch as a Liverpool player if it wasn't for him and the rest of my family; all the people who have supported me on this road, I owe them a lot."

Adam admits it took a while for it to fully sink in after completing his transfer to Anfield.

However, he now feels completely at home and is revelling in the feel-good factor within the squad.

He said: "When I signed, there was a bit of that [awe], but I'm used to it now. They are team-mates to me now, they are no different to me. I know some of these guys are worldwide names, but we are all the same - Liverpool players who want the best for the club. There aren't any big egos around the place."

Adam could have made the switch to Anfield sooner had it not been for Blackpool boss Ian Holloway's determination to hang onto his star man back in January.

Despite keeping hold of the Scotland international the Tangerines failed to retain their Barclays Premier League status come May, a fact that has failed to harm Adam's relationship with his old boss.

"We have spoken a lot," Adam said. "He has a tough job given the players who have left, but he still has a good chance of bringing Blackpool back up. I would love to see that happen.

"If you play regularly under a manager, that gives you confidence. I had that under Ian Holloway. I have great respect for him and I'd like to think I repaid his loyalty to me in some way. My move to Liverpool shows that he is a good manager. All of the players he has lost have gone back to the Premier League. He should take satisfaction from that. And I know he will be proud of me."