Will bring his pace and desire to the Liverpool attack

The 32-year-old made a sensational return to Anfield on transfer deadline day from Manchester City.

Bellamy played for Liverpool during the 2006-07 season but failed to find his best form and was a victim of Rafa Benitez's infamous rotation policy.

Rare

However, he has found his opportunities at City increasingly rare, while last season he was loaned out to Cardiff and he had not featured in any City squads this season.

Speed, though, hopes the move to Merseyside will provide the Welsh talisman with regular football, which can only be a good thing for the national side.

"It's fantastic," said Speed. "Craig is a quality player, as I have said on many occasions.

Best

"He needs to be playing and I think it's a great move for him. Knowing Kenny Dalglish as I do I am sure he will get the best out of Craig.

"He is a great man and I think Craig will flourish there. It will help him to have his future sorted.

"It's good for us and I am sure having his future sorted will focus his mind on the game tomorrow night."