Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy has insisted that the club can still qualify for the Champions League.

The Reds, who are currently in sixth place in the Premier League table, are two points off the top four.

However, the 32-year-old has said that the side needs to put an end to results such as their recent home draws against Norwich City and Swansea City if they are to make a return to the European stage.

"We have slipped up a little bit in recent weeks, and this is no disrespect to Swansea, but if we have an ambition to finish in the top four, we have to win those types of games," he said.

"But we do have the players here to reach the top four and get in the ­Champions League again. I feel this team will get stronger and stronger as the year goes on.

"Despite the results at home, there is a great atmosphere around the place, it's very relaxed, but always with the view to getting into the ­Champions League next season."

Bellamy rejoined the Merseyside club in the summer from Manchester City after a previous spell in 2006/2007.