Athlete

The Premier League used to be two teams going for the title, but it has come on a long way since then.

Every time I step on the pitch, I feel proud to play for my club and my country, so to get to show this pride through my boots has meant a great deal to me.

At the beginning of the season, you're still getting your fitness levels up, and those first few games are quite tough.

Ever since I was a boy, I have wanted to be a professional footballer and to captain my country one day.

We have to take every game as it comes.

The worst position you are in is when you are on the medical bed, and you can't get out on that training pitch.

I need to be playing well, be involved in the game, and taking matches by the scruff of the neck.

I am not shy.

You have to be on top of your game, train hard every day, and try to convince the boss throughout the week that he should put you in the team.

I'm not one that is the life and soul of the party, but I do speak up when there is something to say.

Everybody talks about the FA Cup being special, and now I know from personal experience it is really special to be involved in.

Arsene Wenger gives youngsters opportunities, and if he thinks that you're good enough, he'll play you.

I was playing first-team football at Cardiff at 16.

It's always been something I've wanted to try and do, to take Wales to a major championship.

It's nice to have it recognised that I'm doing well and to have people saying good things about me, but I try not to take too much interest. I just try to focus on my own game and what I need to do to improve.

You would want to play in every game if possible, but I am realistic.

I started off playing rugby league as well as union. I switched between fly-half and wing, but I preferred to play fly-half. I liked to be at the heart of everything. I liked to be involved.

All I want to do is improve as a player.

I was a good reader of a rugby match. I could kick, too.

I know what I'm capable of doing. I just want to stay fit and healthy and let my football take care of itself.