Crouch: I won't be going

England striker Peter Crouch has outlined his determination to stay at Liverpool.

Peter Crouch has outlined his determination to stay at Liverpool and hopes to have given Rafa Benitez something to think about.

The striker has been heavily linked with a £12million move to Newcastle United after struggling to dislodge Dirk Kuyt and Craig Bellamy from the starting line-up.

But after scoring a stunning goal as the injured Bellamy's replacement against Bolton on New Year's Day, Crouch voiced his happiness at Anfield.

"I've heard all the speculation and all I can say is I'm happy here and love playing for the club," Crouch told the Liverpool Echo.

"It's a fantastic club, all the games are massive and I wouldn't want to leave.

"I see my future here and as long as the manager doesn't want me to go, I won't be going."

Benitez had been critical of Crouch's performance in the Boxing Day defeat at Blackburn Rovers, but the England international is determined to respond positively to his manager's comments.

He added: "I've had challenges throughout my career and this is another one. There are a lot of players who get rotated and I'm not the only one.

"When you get a chance, you've got to take it. Hopefully I've given the manager something to think about.

"It can get frustrating when you want to play every game and do your best for the club, but all you can do is keep working hard.

"I know the manager has got no problem with me."