A warm and fuzzy feeling
That's what I get when I one player talks about another and it's this close to fangirling. Okay, so I'm reading too much into this, it's still Daniel talking Danny and being all lovely about it.
Aug 14 2011 Gordon Waddell, Sunday Mail
LIVERPOOL hardman Dan Agger last night tipped Danny Wilson for the top after he strolled through Scotland's win over Denmark with a swagger.
The 19-year-old Kop kid earned huge plaudits for his stylish show in the 2-1 victory, his first ever national team start at Hampden.
And they didn't come any bigger than the one delivered to him by £5.8million Dane Agger (below).
The 26-year-old centre-back said: "He played so well - that's why they won the game.
"At such a young age, he has gone so far. To play for your national team at that age is amazing. It's a big thing for me even now but I'm sure it's even bigger for him.
"I haven't had much chance to play beside him yet but you can see he's a calm player, a strong player.
"He's young and has a lot to learn but if he continues to work hard he can go far.
"He's a quiet guy in the dressingroom but sometimes you forget he's only 19.
"And he wouldn't be playing in a game like the one we played at Hampden if he didn't have the mentality to go into the Premiership and play.
"He's learning all the time and has a big future."
The key to that future, according to the ex-Brondby star, is having the faith of boss Kenny Dalglish.
And Agger has no doubt the Scotland legend will give Wilson time to live up to his potential.
He said: "Danny has played a lot of games at left-back so far and it's always difficult to play out of position - I know that as well as anyone - so it's hard to judge him there.
"He's better in the middle. But the most important thing is the manager believes in you.
"That's a big thing for a footballer."
Another Scot given a major vote of confidence by King Kenny in the summer has been Charlie Adam.
Dalglish forked out £7million to take the playmaker to Anfield and Agger expects big things.
He said: "You could see his passing ability when he played for Scotland against us and that's exactly what we need at Liverpool."
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Aug 14 2011 Gordon Waddell, Sunday Mail
LIVERPOOL hardman Dan Agger last night tipped Danny Wilson for the top after he strolled through Scotland's win over Denmark with a swagger.
The 19-year-old Kop kid earned huge plaudits for his stylish show in the 2-1 victory, his first ever national team start at Hampden.
And they didn't come any bigger than the one delivered to him by £5.8million Dane Agger (below).
The 26-year-old centre-back said: "He played so well - that's why they won the game.
"At such a young age, he has gone so far. To play for your national team at that age is amazing. It's a big thing for me even now but I'm sure it's even bigger for him.
"I haven't had much chance to play beside him yet but you can see he's a calm player, a strong player.
"He's young and has a lot to learn but if he continues to work hard he can go far.
"He's a quiet guy in the dressingroom but sometimes you forget he's only 19.
"And he wouldn't be playing in a game like the one we played at Hampden if he didn't have the mentality to go into the Premiership and play.
"He's learning all the time and has a big future."
The key to that future, according to the ex-Brondby star, is having the faith of boss Kenny Dalglish.
And Agger has no doubt the Scotland legend will give Wilson time to live up to his potential.
He said: "Danny has played a lot of games at left-back so far and it's always difficult to play out of position - I know that as well as anyone - so it's hard to judge him there.
"He's better in the middle. But the most important thing is the manager believes in you.
"That's a big thing for a footballer."
Another Scot given a major vote of confidence by King Kenny in the summer has been Charlie Adam.
Dalglish forked out £7million to take the playmaker to Anfield and Agger expects big things.
He said: "You could see his passing ability when he played for Scotland against us and that's exactly what we need at Liverpool."
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