Harry Maguire

As a defender, we take pride in getting clean sheets.

Playing week in, week out in the Premier League is massive. You're coming across the best players in the world in probably the best league in the world.

I grew up playing in lots of physical battles against lots of players. It's something I enjoy. I'm a big lad myself, so I feel I can handle myself in a battle.

If you're not an ambitious footballer, you're in the wrong game, really.

I'm an ambitious player.

I've always been passionate about England.

It drives you on all season when you see the end rewards, first and foremost for your club, and then, obviously, to play at a World Cup is the pinnacle of anybody's career.

The disappointment of getting relegated from the Premier League is an awful time for anybody as a footballer.

It is a cruel game at times.

Since I made my debut at Sheffield United, I felt like I could step on and climb the leagues.

Signing for Leicester, they gave me a great platform to go and play for England as well.

I want to win trophies with my country, and I want to win trophies at club level.

I've been relegated at Hull, but to make a World Cup squad and reach an FA Cup semi-final at Hull is something I am really proud of.

It's a dream come true to make my debut for England. It's something I always wanted to do as a young boy, and I'm sure there's thousands and thousands of kids who dream and wake up every morning thinking that's what they want to be. I feel very proud and very privileged.

I was incredibly competitive, growing up with two brothers; we'd argue and play against each other in the garden continuously. If we have a competition, I want to beat them.

You can ask any young player in the lower leagues. They always dream of playing for England.

Mum tries to keep our mind on other things as well as football. But my dad's always football.

To play in League One in every game when I was 18 was massive for my development. It's something I'm very proud of. I have great memories, and it was a great experience.

I'm a grounded lad, and I just look forward to see what's going to happen in the future.

The better the players you play with and against, it does improve you.

Experience is a big thing when playing in the Premier League - it's a different game to any other league.

I do like to play and pass the ball. But first and foremost I see myself as a defender: blocking, tackling, heading.

If I keep a clean sheet, I have had a good game; it is as simple as that.

If we concede three, and I am marvellous on the ball, it is no good.

When you are younger, you always question yourself when you come across players of a higher calibre.