HARRY MAGUIRE

It is a cruel game at times.

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

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

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.

Every player wants to play at the highest level.

We go into every game looking to win them.

When a team goes down to 10 men, it makes you go and attack the game, push bodies forward, and create extra numbers.

When I'm away with England, I don't think about anything to do with club football.

The Premier League is a physical league if you want to compare it to other leagues.

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

I've come from a grounded family and had a good upbringing.

Have I ever left the field with a broken nose, black eye? Yes, numerous times. I've had a broken nose and a few black eyes. It's part and parcel of the game, really.

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

As soon as I wear this badge, it's really important for myself to focus on England and nothing else.

I don't often score goals that aren't with my head!

I'm an ambitious player.

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

It's good to win.

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

I try my best to keep my feet on the floor and stay humble and let my ability do the talking.

We work hard in the gym; we work on set plays, which are massive. We work really hard on them on the training ground.

A last-minute winner in front of the away fans - there's nothing better.

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.

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

Everyone wants to play at the top level - everyone wants to play in the biggest tournaments in the world - so, obviously, the Champions League is one.