When you're told you're going to miss out, initially, that first hour after the manager's named the team, you're really disappointed. You can't imagine anything worse. But you can't show that. You've got to go out there and support the lads.
More Quotes by Gareth Barry
I've got three brothers and two sisters. Dad was a plumber who worked really hard to support six children, and Mum was busy at home. The four brothers shared a room, a bunk bed on each side. It wasn't luxurious.
You play the game to win things, and if you asked me whether I would want to finish in the top four or win the FA Cup, it'd be FA Cup every time.
Burn-out can be an issue if you are playing too many games.
You only have to look at the England squad to see the amount of players who get in the squad and start the games - the majority play in the Champions League.
If you win games, you think things are comfortable, and they are not. The best players don't think that way, and that's why they get to where they are: they don't worry about what has gone on and think only about the next game.
You do hear a lot about 'player power,' but I'm one of those who believes the manager is there to take control, to be in charge.