A Quote by Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
Every fan interaction I have when someone tells me they can look to their television screens and see themselves reflected in me is a dream come true.
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I've played at a European Championship; to represent your country at a World Cup is every boy's dream, and for me, it would definitely be a dream come true.
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