Athlete

My approach to games is much better and I am going into games with the right preparation and I am more relaxed, rather than thinking about things too much.

In my living room I always used to tell my mum 'one day I'll score for Everton' and when that happened it was unbelievable for me.

It's about getting the right balance and knowing on the pitch when is the right time to take risks.

Mum used to have my sister to look after, so I had to make my own way to training. I would get a bus to town and another one to Netherton. It would take about an hour.

I know how important it is to take different tactics from different managers on board.

You need to cut a few things out if you want to be the best you can be.

I was very young when I got my tattoos. I was 16 when I got my full sleeve - I rushed into it.

When I was at Everton, I went through a lot of up and down spells, lacking in confidence.

It's Chelsea and you will always have competition for places here.

I feel like I am ready to understand every aspect of the game.

I'll keep improving with more games.

I have had expectations on me from a young age and I have dealt with them.

My aim is to be a winner.

They've got a good atmosphere and it's always a tough game at the Stadium of Light.

You want to be playing off the cuff sometimes to take chances and make something happen.

I've matured, I understand the game much more, which can be natural as you grow up.

When I was younger I just used to get the ball and take on all the players because I was bigger and stronger. You cannot do that in the Premier League. You are playing against men.

I am thankful for everyone at the club that helped me, the fans, the coaches that I have had, the staff that have helped with injuries, I am really grateful to everyone at Everton. It was like a family to me.

It's all about success, winning trophies.

My first tattoo was when I was 14. I was a bit young, like. I was a big lad so they didn't question my age at the time.