74 Quotes by Jack Butland

We can only control what we do on the pitch and what we do on the training ground.

As soon as I was given the opportunity at Stoke it was head down, this is what I want. This is where I want to be, this is my opportunity and I was fully confident about taking it.

I'm always confident in my ability; you have to be as a goalkeeper.

You want to make an impact and show what you're about.

We are a rugby family really. My dad and both granddads played rugby. Dad was good, on his way to Bath until he broke his leg. My brother Harry got an invitation to go and play for Bristol. I go and watch Sale Sharks and have been to Twickenham a few times.

I don't prepare to sit on the bench, I prepare to play because you never know what is going to happen.

As a goalkeeper it's so important to be in the right position to come and clear those through balls, to make those right decisions.

I like to feel I'm mature, consistent as a keeper and I pride myself on my shot-stopping and the presence that I have.

The Olympics has solely been around other sports as far as Great Britain has been considered.