Ross Barkley Quotes

I could play anywhere. I played everywhere on the pitch for United, apart from No. 9 or keeper.

I feel comfortable in the playmaker role, but I can play on the left, on the right, and even pivot.

A keeper has to adjust his game to the team. If the team moves further up, he has to do the same. It's nothing I've invented.

It's good that I can play in two positions, as a centre-back or as a holding midfielder, as I just want to get minutes and get games.

Tactically, I know how to play on one side even though I remain convinced that I can play better through the middle.

I feel more comfortable where I play for Colombia because I like to be closer to the goal; that works better for me. I can score and pass from there. But as a player, I have to be prepared to play in any position.

I am actually comfortable in every position in midfield. At Bayern Munich, I even played as a winger and sometimes a full-back, so I can play many different positions.

I know when I step into midfield I have to sharpen my feet up and be more aware of what's around me, at centre back it's more about timing, positioning and communication.

It does not matter to me. I can play from the left, the right, or attack through the middle.

Central midfield has been my main position, but I'll play wherever the gaffer wants me.

Everyone knows where I play, as a defensive midfielder, more or less the same, so in the last six or seven years I play in that position and there is nothing new for me.

For me it's best to play midfield but if the team needs it, I can play anywhere.

Usually, the most intelligent player is a midfielder.

I'm a centre forward, and that is my preferred position. But I'll play on the wing or in midfield, wherever the manager wants me to play.

Growing up, I played more centrally, which is why, whenever I do get asked to play there, I'm more than happy to do that.

I like to play anywhere in the middle.

I like centre-half, but I can play centre-mid as well.

I like playing deeper, but I'm not Casemiro.

I have been playing box-to-box more for Everton as a two, so I have felt comfortable in that position, but anywhere across the midfield I can play.

It's helped to develop me on the pitch, knowing all the positions, but also it's a good asset to have, that versatility. I'm able to move if I'm needed.

I can play either in the centre or wide. I can do whatever the manager thinks is best for the team.

My best position is in the middle, and if I am asked to play there, I can do it.

Midfield, defence - I have even played out wide for Everton, so I will do a job anywhere and give 100 percent.

I like to play in the middle, even though I can play on both wings.

I like to get the ball down and play, but I can always get stuck in and hold my own.