Quotes from Kieran Trippier

I always thought I could get back to the Premier League, and thankfully, I did that with Burnley.

In football, things happen so quickly.

Everybody knows what Harry Kane is all about; he's a goalscorer, a great professional.

You need to keep working hard on the training field to show the manager you want to play.

At Tottenham, it took two years for me to try to break in there. I knew my opportunity would come - it was just about being patient and working hard on the training pitch - and it did.

I know I played for England at a World Cup with millions and millions of people watching, but I still stick to my same routine - I train, then go home to see my wife and little boy.

After the World Cup, I feel more mature, more confident.

In the World Cup, you can only play who you are drawn against.

Coming off the back of the World Cup, it is important you get that rest.

It's the World Cup, and everyone wants to be there. No one will be burnt out; everyone will be raring to go.

Representing England makes me emotional.

You can learn a lot in the Europa League or from playing different teams from across Europe, and European football has improved me as a player.

There is a lot of room for improvement for everybody, no matter who you are, so that is all I did, really: practice.

I thought I was in good shape. When I was at Burnley, and we got our body fat done, I had a really good percentage. Sean Dyche was happy. I went to Tottenham, and I was well high - I think they pinch you tougher at Tottenham - that's what I think. Unless it was my all-inclusive holiday in Mexico.

You never know what could happen. Someone could get injured early in the game, so everyone knows they have to be ready. Anyone can come on at any stage in the game and make the difference.

At Burnley, I'd enjoy myself with my missus and friends, but because at Tottenham we're playing Saturday-Tuesday, even Wednesday-Sunday, and with the intensity we play at, playing in the Champions League, we can't afford to have a night out.

Obviously, when I was playing in the Championship, I always dreamed about playing for England, putting on the jersey.

I always wanted to play for City because I was there from such a young age.

My dad was a tree surgeon. When I was younger, he was working away five days a week for weeks on end, just trying to get as much money.

All of us have our own journeys.

I used to watch David Beckham on YouTube for ages when I was younger.

Gary Neville played a similar position to me. Defensively and offensively, he was a quality player for Manchester United and England. His trophies speak for themselves.

Spain are certainly one of the best teams in the world.

Whenever I get a chance, I want to do well for the other players, the staff, and, of course, the fans.