100 Quotes by Ross Barkley

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.

I've had to push myself and I've really matured.

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

When you get your chance, you just have to be ready and believe that chances will come, that you are going to step forward and produce.

It's Chelsea and you will always have competition for places here.

You have to work hard and your chances will come.

I love Everton and all I think about is playing for Everton.

I looked up to Rooney and he had played for Everton when he was 16 and I wanted to do the same.

My mum has always kept my feet on the ground and told me that if I carry on working hard it will pay off. I used to say 'If I play for Everton one day' and she would always say 'No, when you play for Everton.'