Rafael Benitez remained defiant over his Liverpool future after seeing his side held to an FA Cup third-round draw by Coca-Cola League One strugglers Luton.

A catalogue of defensive errors allowed Peter Crouch to put Liverpool in front against the run of play in the 74th minute but an own goal from John Arne Riise three minutes later helped the Hatters, currently in administration, secure a deserved and money-spinning replay at Anfield.

The result heaped more misery on Benitez and sparked further questions over the security of his job.

But the Spaniard said: "I love the club and the fans and want to stay.

"I have two years left on my contract and if I could stay for two years more, I would be very happy."

Asked if the club's American owners wanted him to stay, he replied: "The people who own the club? I think so. But every day do I need to ask them that question?

"I love the club, fans. I want to stay. We are working together trying to improve the squad now and for the future.

"All I think is that we scored a goal today and should have controlled the game, I don't need to answer questions about anything else."

Benitez was confident his side will kill off the Hatters in the replay.

He said: "In the first half we had some chances and they had some chances. After we scored the goal, we conceded a goal three minutes later.

"I am happy because we will have another game at Anfield. That is positive. We are in the cup and we will continue trying to win. I am confident it will be different at Anfield."

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