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Simon Mignolet claims he has to keep justifying Ray Clemence's words of praise.

Liverpool goalkeeping legend Clemence has paid tribute to Mignolet for turning around his Anfield career on his return from being axed.

The Belgian was pleased to read Clemence's comments, especially because he is such an iconic figure at Anfield, but says he must keep striving.

"To hear that from such a great goalkeeper, I am very pleased with the words he said," said Mignolet. "It's nice to hear it from him - and I respect him for coming out and saying it.

"I am very happy with it, but as I said, it is up to me to make sure those words will not be forgotten in the next game. That's why I have to keep doing what I am doing.

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"Everyone is happy with how things are going. Obviously when you win games, the spirit and atmosphere in the dressing room is always good and the only thing you want to do is keep that going.

"There is no point looking back - there is still a lot to play for and we've got a lot of games coming up, big games, and everyone is excited about them. If we can keep doing what we're doing at the moment, it can be a good end to the season."

Mignolet has registered seven shut-outs in his 15 games since returning and says the whole team deserve credit for their defensive improvement.

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"Clean sheets are achieved together with the rest of the team," he toldliverpoolfc.com.

"Everyone has been doing their jobs really well in the defensive aspect of our game; we've been defending set-pieces really well, tracking runners, being hard to beat and working hard for each other.

"I am the same as the rest of the team. We are very happy, both personally and as a team, with how things are going. I've always said I am the sort of guy who only looks towards what is coming rather than what's been.

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"It's more important we keep doing what we've been doing, and do it in the next game rather than look back and think about anything that's happened.

"We want to do well in the next games - we've got Besiktas coming up and then after that Manchester City, and then loads of games after that. The only thing we're doing is looking forward and trying to keep our performance levels up there."

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