100 Quotes by Ross Barkley

I achieved my dream of playing for Everton, from a young age I always dreamed of scoring for Everton.

In my living room I always used to tell my mum 'one day I'll score for Everton' and when that happened it was unbelievable for me.

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.

Coming to Chelsea was a big challenge for me.

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.

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

At Chelsea I knew I'd improve a lot quicker around better players, world-class players.

My aim is to be a winner.

Each individual has their own pre-match ritual and pick off the menu. But I usually have a bit of pesto - either spaghetti or penne. On game-day I'll add a bit of meat to it and maybe some greens.