Top 50 Quotes & Sayings by Harry Maguire

As a defender, we take pride in getting clean sheets.

Playing week in, week out in the Premier League is massive. You're coming across the best players in the world in probably the best league in the world.

We work hard in the gym; we work on set plays, which are massive. We work really hard on them on the training ground.

The disappointment of getting relegated from the Premier League is an awful time for anybody as a footballer.

It's a dream come true to make my debut for England. It's something I always wanted to do as a young boy, and I'm sure there's thousands and thousands of kids who dream and wake up every morning thinking that's what they want to be. I feel very proud and very privileged.

I've always been passionate about England.

Mum and Dad used to always follow me and support me, taking me to Newcastle on a Sunday morning after getting up at 7 A.M. They have always supported my football but always told me how important school was.

I'm a normal lad, and if that changes, my family and friends will kick me straight back down, so it definitely won't be changing.

To play in League One in every game when I was 18 was massive for my development. It's something I'm very proud of. I have great memories, and it was a great experience.

It was always academic first, and I always put school work before football - although I did put a lot into football!

I'm a grounded lad, and I just look forward to see what's going to happen in the future.

As soon as I wear this badge, it's really important for myself to focus on England and nothing else.

A last-minute winner in front of the away fans - there's nothing better.

Every young lad's dream is to play for England, but when you get the chance, there's bound to be pressure and a few nerves.

I am becoming more confident with every game.

If I keep a clean sheet, I have had a good game; it is as simple as that.

I want to be on the pitch, whether it is for someone else or for Leicester.

When a team goes down to 10 men, it makes you go and attack the game, push bodies forward, and create extra numbers.

When I'm away with England, I don't think about anything to do with club football.

When you're not playing, you always question yourself.

Everyone wants to play at the top level - everyone wants to play in the biggest tournaments in the world - so, obviously, the Champions League is one.

It's good to win.

If we concede three, and I am marvellous on the ball, it is no good.

You want to be winners.

Since I made my debut at Sheffield United, I felt like I could step on and climb the leagues.

It drives you on all season when you see the end rewards, first and foremost for your club, and then, obviously, to play at a World Cup is the pinnacle of anybody's career.

When you are younger, you always question yourself when you come across players of a higher calibre.

I want to win trophies with my country, and I want to win trophies at club level.

For us players, we just go into each game trying to win it and see where it takes us.

I'm an ambitious player.

If you're not an ambitious footballer, you're in the wrong game, really.

I've been relegated at Hull, but to make a World Cup squad and reach an FA Cup semi-final at Hull is something I am really proud of.

I don't often score goals that aren't with my head!

I grew up playing in lots of physical battles against lots of players. It's something I enjoy. I'm a big lad myself, so I feel I can handle myself in a battle.

I've come from a grounded family and had a good upbringing.

Every player wants to play at the highest level.

I do like to play and pass the ball. But first and foremost I see myself as a defender: blocking, tackling, heading.

I always had great belief. I always felt like I should be playing.

Mum tries to keep our mind on other things as well as football. But my dad's always football.

It is a cruel game at times.

You can ask any young player in the lower leagues. They always dream of playing for England.

Leicester have been unbelievable to me, and I'm really happy there, but I'm also an ambitious player, and everyone wants to play at the top.

Experience is a big thing when playing in the Premier League - it's a different game to any other league.

The better the players you play with and against, it does improve you.

The Premier League is a physical league if you want to compare it to other leagues.

Have I ever left the field with a broken nose, black eye? Yes, numerous times. I've had a broken nose and a few black eyes. It's part and parcel of the game, really.

I try my best to keep my feet on the floor and stay humble and let my ability do the talking.

We go into every game looking to win them.

I was incredibly competitive, growing up with two brothers; we'd argue and play against each other in the garden continuously. If we have a competition, I want to beat them.

Signing for Leicester, they gave me a great platform to go and play for England as well.