"I listened to them and I got a great feeling about the club, " said Babel.

BBC: Liverpool complete Babel transfer

"We got a penalty two years ago in the quarter-final of the Champions League at Liverpool that made the difference when Ryan Babel dived, " said the Frenchman.

BBC: Eduardo defended over dive claims

"I've never written Ryan Babel off, " said Hodgson.

BBC: Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier 'concerned' at form

"He (Babel) will have a chance to play, " said Benitez after his side's 1-1 FA Cup draw with Reading.

BBC: Liverpool reject Birmingham's ?8m bid for Ryan Babel