Top 33 Jack Rodwell Quotes

Eventually, I think I’ll probably end up at centre-half. By the time I get to 28 or 29, I imagine I’ll be a defender.

Every time I step on to the pitch, I give my all.

When you sign for a new club, you just want to play, and when injury stops you, it is frustrating.

My ambitions are just to keep working hard and, when I do get on, to make an impression.

I’ve been at Man City and won the league. I’ve played for England. I’ve had success and good times – just not enough for someone of my ability.

Phil Neville has been great in terms of the pointers he has given me.

I’ve had my family around me all the time, and that’s been a great help.

I’m a footballer; I want a football club.

It is effectively a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be involved, and the chance to win an Olympic medal would be amazing.

I vaguely remember the 1998 World Cup. Michael Owen scored; I remember watching that.

What I’ve been missing in my career is 30 back-to-back games and getting a good run of form and confidence.

I’m a great believer in my ability, but I’ve not had the chance to prove it.

I do believe I’m a Premier League player, and I do believe I’m an England international when I’m fit and on form.

Blackburn is a club which has won the Premier League before, and it doesn’t get bigger or better than that.

I was not guaranteed a starting place at Everton. I had a lot of injuries. Darron Gibson and Marouane Fellaini were in form, so it was a push for me to get in that side.

I’m a strong person, and when I am not in the team, I can motivate myself to keep focused and be prepared for when I get called on.

When you’re on the pitch, you can’t think about what the fans are thinking.

England Under 16, Under 17, Under 18, I played centre-half. But back then, David Moyes thought it was difficult to throw a 16-year-old in there. There was a big hype around me. He wanted me to fulfil my potential; he wanted to get me in as early as possible.

I was at Everton from the age seven. Being there 14 years meant any move was going to be big.

I’m just going to give my all every game, be a good box-to-box midfielder, hopefully score some goals, and I will always give it 100 per cent.

It’s been frustrating for me, as I’ve been injured a lot, but hopefully, I can get more fitness and get time on the pitch.

I like centre-half, but I can play centre-mid as well.

I’m not saying I’m never going to get injured again; that’s just impossible.

I believe I could be a good centre-half.

I started out playing football in the park with my dad. My dad was a bit of a ball player, but he couldn’t really be bothered playing.

I just want to do the best I can, which means hopefully play for the full England side one day and carry on playing well for Everton.

David Moyes works you really hard, but he’s also a fair manager as well.

When you’re out for a week here and there, it sets you back, and you’re out of the team.

Throughout their career, the likes of Xavi and Andres Iniesta have all been taught to a play a certain way. English players have been taught a different way, just like Brazil have been taught a different way.

In my first season after Mancini signed me, I was injured a lot, but when I was fit, he did play me.

You have to go 100 per cent and be confident in your body.

A lot is made of my injuries and yes, I’ve had niggles and muscle problems. Some managers haven’t picked me, and my form has played a part at times as well.

I’ve not got a bad word to say about City. If they want you and sign you, then they have got intent for you.