Quotes from Harry Maguire

I always had great belief. I always felt like I should be playing.

I've always been passionate about England.

Mum and Dad used to always follow me and support me, taking me to Newcastle on a Sunday morning after getting up at 7 A.M. They have always supported my football but always told me how important school was.

I want to be on the pitch, whether it is for someone else or for Leicester.

I'm an ambitious player.

You can ask any young player in the lower leagues. They always dream of playing for England.

I grew up playing in lots of physical battles against lots of players. It's something I enjoy. I'm a big lad myself, so I feel I can handle myself in a battle.

For us players, we just go into each game trying to win it and see where it takes us.

If we concede three, and I am marvellous on the ball, it is no good.

Playing week in, week out in the Premier League is massive. You're coming across the best players in the world in probably the best league in the world.

It is a cruel game at times.

I do like to play and pass the ball. But first and foremost I see myself as a defender: blocking, tackling, heading.

The disappointment of getting relegated from the Premier League is an awful time for anybody as a footballer.

The Premier League is a physical league if you want to compare it to other leagues.

Experience is a big thing when playing in the Premier League - it's a different game to any other league.

Every young lad's dream is to play for England, but when you get the chance, there's bound to be pressure and a few nerves.

As a defender, we take pride in getting clean sheets.

It's a dream come true to make my debut for England. It's something I always wanted to do as a young boy, and I'm sure there's thousands and thousands of kids who dream and wake up every morning thinking that's what they want to be. I feel very proud and very privileged.

When a team goes down to 10 men, it makes you go and attack the game, push bodies forward, and create extra numbers.

If you're not an ambitious footballer, you're in the wrong game, really.

I want to win trophies with my country, and I want to win trophies at club level.

A last-minute winner in front of the away fans - there's nothing better.

You want to be winners.

When you're not playing, you always question yourself.