Dirk on Anfield, charity and World Cups

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has spoken about life at Anfield, his charity work and why he doesn't think squad disharmony will be a problem for Holland at next summer's World Cup.

Here's the best bits of the FIFA.com interview:

Germany 2006 ultimately ended in disappointing fashion for the Netherlands... Is South Africa 2010 a case of unfinished business for the Oranje?   

In 2006 we had pretty good games in the group, and then we got Portugal and it was a bit of a missed chance, and we felt we could do something more. We still have a few of the lads playing in the team, and also for some of the lads it is the last chance to do something in a World Cup. I also believe we have a very good squad with lots of talent.   

Has the team set targets or any limits on how far you can go in South Africa?   

In the end you try to win every game and win the tournament, but when you look at other countries like Spain, Argentina, Brazil, France and Italy - there are lots of countries with a lot of quality. It will be very difficult to lift the trophy but for us we will try to reach the highest position possible. We have a strong belief but at the end I think that very small details will make the difference at the World Cup.   

In years gone by there have been some problems within the Netherlands squad. Is it a good group that are now in the squad?   

This is a very good group. Most of the players have been with each other for a long time. I think what happens in the past belongs to the past. I can't see any problems at this stage and I can't believe that it (squad disharmony) will happen during the World Cup.   

At club level, Liverpool have suffered a few early-season losses but how do you feel the season is shaping up?   

I was very disappointed in the beginning that we got beaten twice. After that we picked it up and won a couple of games in a row. But then we had another defeat away at Stamford Bridge at Chelsea. It was a very difficult game, but I still think we could do something more in this game. It is a very tough league, it is a very long season and there are still chances for Liverpool. So we have to keep coming as a team and concentrate on our own game and winning every upcoming game. I'm sure in a month or in a couple of months that we will be there. The games will be decided on small details and I think that is what happened at Chelsea.   

You seem very happy and settled in the team - are you enjoying life on and off the pitch at Liverpool?   

I am a very happy person. I love the city of Liverpool, very nice, warm and respectful people. I love Liverpool Football Club. Every day that I can be there, it makes me more than happy. I try to play as good and as long as possible for Liverpool.   

You seem popular with the Anfield crowd. How much of an inspiration is that atmosphere for you?   

To play in England is already unbelievable, when you look at all the supporters. If you play for Liverpool it is unbelievable and the supporters are an extra dimension. I have never seen such good supporters before I came to Anfield. I was used to playing at Feyenoord with a fantastic crowd, definitely the best in Holland, but when I came to Anfield it was another level. It really helps us and I'm sure it helps us when we are in difficult times.   

On a personal note, do you have specific short and long-term goals?   

For me it is a case of trying to win every game. I am a winner, and for me the most important thing is trying to win the next game. I just want to win everything. For me every game is just as important, and if you aim to win every game you will win trophies and that is what it's all about for me.   

You have been used in a variety of positions but do you have a personal preference to play wide or in the middle?   

To me it doesn't really matter. Throughout my career I have played in different positions. I think I am a natural-born striker. For me it is absolutely no problem to play in whichever position. I am just enjoying myself as long as I can be important to the team.   

Can you tell us about the Dirk Kuyt Foundation, which you helped set up to assist disadvantaged children in your homeland and also in other countries. What do you get out of it and what does it mean to you?   

The Dirk Kuyt foundation we started a few years ago together with some people from my home village. It is very exciting because in a small time it is already a big foundation and already we have been able to do many good things. At the moment we are supporting disabled people in playing all different types of sports. We have a lot of activities going on in Holland. I am very happy that I can be involved in this kind of thing because football has given me so much and it is good to be able to give something back.