21 Quotes by Joe Gomez

Every time you train, every time you play, it's an opportunity. You have to use them while you have them.

I think it's a natural progression: a lot of centre-backs start wide when they're young and move inside.

It's about staying level-headed and being appreciative of the chances I got and the games I played but, at the same time, wanting more.

Football means everything to me. It's been my life from four years old onwards. It's given me the best moments of my life and the lowest.

It means a lot to me to be from London. Obviously, it's where I spent the majority of my life, it's where I learnt a lot about different cultures and different people, and it toughened me up at times.

For me, growing up, my main role model was Rio Ferdinand when he was playing with England. He was a centre half. I liked his style of play, and he played with a lot of passion.

You can get caught up in a lot of things playing for Liverpool. The main thing is to stay grounded. That's something I won't forget.

The key is to stay level headed. Not get too high with the highs. At the same time, you need to stay strong when things aren't going your way.

I've realised that being healthy and having the opportunity to play isn't something that everyone has all the time. I am lucky to be able to do something I enjoy doing.