The 20-year-old, who signed a long-term deal at Anfield last week, is best known as a central midfielder - but he is just as adept at operating on the right.

"And after talks with Dalglish prior to his transfer from Sunderland, Henderson knows he may have to be adaptable."

"I spoke to the manager and he said I can play in the team in a few positions," he told reporters covering the European U21 Championships in Denmark.

"I'm not bothered, I want to make sure I'm in the starting 11 and play regular football. If I could choose I would play centre midfield.

"But I like playing anywhere, and I just want to start."

Henderson became our first summer signing last week, and though Director of Football Damien Comolli scoffed at the figures being reported in the media, the fee is something our new boy is conscious of - not that he is feeling any pressure.

"It is [a lot of money], but I don't make the figures up," he said. "It just shows that Liverpool have a lot of faith in me as a player and I will do everything I can and work really hard to repay them.

"Liverpool is a massive club, with a great manager and great players, and obviously I felt as though I could improve there and learn a lot.

"Of course, there will be competition at any big club, but I have to work extremely hard and do everything I can to make sure I start in the team. If I train well and work hard, I'll get my chance and take it.

"There are a lot of parts of my game I need to work on. I'll do everything I can."

Henderson's recruitment was welcomed at the weekend by Steven Gerrard.

The two have already played together in an England friendly against France last year and Henderson was grateful for the skipper's kind words.

"It's a massive compliment as he's one of the best players in the world, and hopefully I can go there and learn a lot from him," he said.

Another man Henderson cannot wait to work alongside is Dalglish.

"It's unbelievable to be honest, you just see the job he's done so far, in a short space of time, and hopefully this season can be even better," said the midfield man.

"I've spoken to the gaffer and it really excites me - everything is really positive. He's a fair, honest person and I'm looking forward to working with him."