Ross Barkley Quotes

Ross Barkley

Profession : Athlete

Birth : December 5, 1993

I've added a bit more composure on the ball and defensively got a bit cuter and improved in one-on-ones.

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Chelsea are always competing to win things and that was my thought to push myself and reach a new level.

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I believe in my ability and I believe that through hard work things will pay off and be good for me.

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I used to be really fussy, I just used to eat chicken or steak. I didn't really eat fish, but I eat a lot of it now.

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I have got a lot of confidence in my ability now, and I feel like I am going in the right direction and this shows in my performances on the pitch. As a person I feel a lot more confident.

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Day-to-day training with world-class players, there is no better feeling than that.

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Everybody develops at different rates.

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

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Mum has been the biggest influence on me.

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You've seen players at Everton who have been built up but haven't made the grade.

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Everton means the world to me.

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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.

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As a youngster as I was a centre-half, I liked being on the ball and coming out from the back. I took chances so I got put in midfield and then I was playing all over the pitch so adjusted wherever I needed to play.

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I signed as an 11-year-old for Everton. I broke into the Under-18s at the age of 14, then the reserves at 15, then I was in the first-team squad at 16.

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You play football to enjoy the game and the manager wants to be happy on the sidelines watching unbelievable football.

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My aim is to be a winner.

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As a kid, I looked up to Gazza, and to Wayne Rooney because he came through at Everton. Zidane has been one of my favourite players and I was always watching videos of him.

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I want to continue to improve season after season, which I think I've done.

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