Robbie Keane has admitted he relished his new role in Liverpool's convincing 3-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven and confirmed that his confidence has not been dented by his lack of goals since his summer move to Anfield.

The €23million signing went into Liverpool's final Champions League group match amid reports he could return to Tottenham in the January transfer window.

But after a much-improved performance in the Philips Stadion on Tuesday, Keane was significantly only prepared to discuss his long-term aims at the club.

He said: "I am happy with my own performance, I was delighted to play in a position that I like, just off the striker.

"It meant that I was always involved, and I got an assist with the third goal. Yes, I like scoring, but I always like helping others get their goals too.

"My confidence has not been affected by things that have been said about me, things like that never get me down.

"I am confident that I will score a lot of goals for this club, I am not worried about the way things have gone, there is a lot more to come from me.

"Some players would let their heads go down and they would be crying, but I am too strong for that.I have only been here a few months, and it takes time to settle, so it is too early to judge me now."

"I am always confident in own ability, I have scored a lot of goals in the past, and that ability doesn't go away just like that.

"But I accept that at club like Liverpool, as a striker you are judged on the goals you score. I love scoring goals, but I also love being involved. I am just as pleased with assists so I will carry on doing that and it will be fine."