Agger: We're miles apart
Daniel Agger believes Kenny Dalglish and his coaching staff have instilled a belief in the Liverpool squad that is 'miles apart' from last season.
The Dane, who has started all four of the Reds' Barclays Premier League matches so far this term, has revealed there is a genuine confidence amongst the squad that they can achieve their aims.
Explaining the reasons for an increased conviction amongst the players, Agger told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I think it's a bit of everything, but obviously the coaching staff are helping.
"If you look at the squad now, it looks really, really strong with so many good players, so I think it is good for us to have the belief to go forward and win games.
"We definitely have that now and if you compare it to last season, I think we're miles apart."
Liverpool return to action this Sunday when they travel to White Hart Lane to take on Tottenham Hotspur.
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For Spurs, the contest will represent a first home match since being beaten 5-1 on their own turf by Manchester City last month and Agger believes Harry Redknapp's side will be out to prove a point.
He said: "It was a completely different game and they'll want to show it was a one off. It is going to be tough no matter what.
"There are not many easy games in the Premier League anymore, and Tottenham are definitely a tough one away. But I think we have a good team now and we're ready to compete."
Meanwhile, Agger has spoken of his pride at being named as captain of the Danish national team for the recently Euro 2012 qualifier with Norway.
"It's a big thing for me," he said. "I always said it's an honour to pull on the jerseys - both the red of Liverpool and the red of Denmark - but to put on the armband is one of the biggest things you can achieve as a footballer for Denmark.
"Not many players achieve that, so it's big, big thing."