Quotes from Gareth Barry

Everyone's expecting you to be playing fantastic football, winning every game, and course it doesn't happen like that.

British managers tend to be a bit more hands off, let you express yourself in training.

When somebody tells you they don't think you're good enough here, your face doesn't fit, you don't just roll over; you've got to back yourself.

I like going down to London for a couple of days, but it's a place where I'd never fancy living - too busy, too lively, people on top of you.

I started my career in an era when footballers were different. There was a different culture.

You play the game to win things, and if you asked me whether I would want to finish in the top four or win the FA Cup, it'd be FA Cup every time.

While I could still play in the Premier League, I really did not want to go abroad. I was not thinking about winding down my career.

Everton fans don't just come to watch the football. They are there for Everton, the club. They really believe in the history of the club.

In my head, I felt if I'd stayed at City and got a chance, I could have done a good job. It was made clear that wasn't going to happen, though.

Sometimes you're just not in the manager's thoughts.

You learn from being out of the team, but it makes you desperate for another chance, and when it comes along, you just have to grab it. Don't let go.

No one has said, 'What are you doing still playing?' Everyone said, 'Play as long as possible.' You stop when you stop enjoying it, and I'll know when I've had enough and can't keep up with the boys.

I had my time in the England shirt and won a lot of caps.

It's nice hearing your team-mates wanting you to stay.

You don't see too many attacking flair players continuing until their mid-30s at a high level.

I've got three brothers and two sisters. Dad was a plumber who worked really hard to support six children, and Mum was busy at home. The four brothers shared a room, a bunk bed on each side. It wasn't luxurious.

I've been in the Premier League for 10 years, more, and the money I've been paid is phenomenal compared to your average, everyday working man.

At the World Cup, it's the very top level. It's going to be tougher.

It has felt like the World Cup was never going to come for me.

The pressures on younger players now are greater. You've just got to be on your toes all the time with social media and stuff. Now you just go to fill your car up, and there will be somebody wanting to film you trying to do something silly like that.

I feel at Manchester City I will get the chance to play regularly in my best position and play a big part in a successful side.

Reports you read in the paper, you never know how true they are.

For a young player, it's important to have people around you other than yourself. You're immature as an 18- or 19-year-old.

For me, Goodison is the toughest away ground to come to. I have experienced it.