Quotes About England squad

But in football my main aim was to become a pro. I became one and played in the first division. But then I reached the Premier League and before I knew it I was in the England squad.

I've shown I am deserving to be in the England squad, but I don't just want a place in the squad; I want to be in the team.

You only have to look at the England squad to see the amount of players who get in the squad and start the games - the majority play in the Champions League.

I've played against a lot of the guys who have got into the England squad - Scott Parker, Jimmy Bullard, people like that - and I feel like I'm holding my own.

With only 30% of players in Premier League squads qualified to play for England, the accent on developing home-grown talent is heavier than ever.

To be in the England squad, you have got to be playing well and your standards have got to be up there.