The arrival of Rafael Benitez in 2004 cast some doubt on the future of the Ireland international, but he was soon to establish himself as an important figure in the plans of the Spaniard.

• 2004年随着贝尼特斯的入主安菲尔德，很多人都向芬兰人的未来投出质疑的目光，但是他非常快把把自己融入到西班牙的重要计划一员中。