Quotes by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

In my head, I was like any young kid: 'I'm going to be a footballer.' But at the same time, my mum and dad were making me do my schoolwork, and that was important.

I started going training with Southampton, and they were selecting the team for the under-9s. I did a six-week trial and got in. I was quite lucky to play at a good standard from a very young age.

I always hear commentators talking about squads that have been around and that have won things; they always mention the experience of winning and knowing what it takes to win. They have only got that through winning trophies and winning competitions.

When you have a good bunch of youthful players, it's good to start them off together earlier rather than later, as they build up friendships.

I got to be around an England team at a World Cup in Brazil, and that was an amazing experience.

I want people to like me, and I care what they think.

I think friendship in football is a massive part of the team.

I play where I'm told to play.

To beat City twice is no easy feat.

When a big player leaves, a big player leaves. You're at a big club like Liverpool, another big player will come in the future.