At first it was a bit surreal playing in the Premier League at 16, coming up against world-class players, because it had always been my dream. But quickly, it becomes second nature to you.
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If Manchester United come knocking, you can't turn that down.
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The player I look up to is Rio Ferdinand. I have always played at the back, and I've always tried to base my game on his.
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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.
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I'm a great believer in my ability, but I've not had the chance to prove it.
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Phil Neville has been great in terms of the pointers he has given me.
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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.
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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.
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I've had injuries that have hampered my career but that is part and parcel of being a footballer. You just have to bounce back and remain focused.
