Ross Barkley Quotes

It is one thing to play for your university. It is another to play for your country.

To see my country lose a football match is very hard for someone who has worn the shirt.

This is America's Team and we are confident this outstanding group of athletes will make our country proud.

I love scoring goals for England and playing for England. That's one of the reasons I didn't retire - I love playing for my country.

I hope I never have to face that feeling of missing and sending my country or team out of a competition.

You can't beat playing for your country I don't think.

The World Cup is the World Cup, and I'm sad I won't play in it; that's my only regret. But to play a friendly with my national team, I did it many times, so it's not something I'm missing.

I always supported England as a boy; I think it's great to support your national team.

I have always been proud to play for my country and every time I am called up, I play with the same desire and commitment.

I'm a passionate player when I pull that England shirt on; it's a very special and proud moment for you.

Sometimes when people play for their country, I think there is that little bit of fear and pressure.

To play in the white shirt of England is an honour, and you give your all every time you step on the pitch.

I have been massively proud to have played for and, indeed, captain my country on the cricket field.

I was able to play for and captain my country.

My objective is always to play for the national team. For me, it's the best feeling in the world to represent my country.

It's really special to play with your friends for your country.

I'm proud playing for the country, and I want to represent them as much as I can.

I think when you play for your country, in whatever sport it is, that's the biggest accomplishment in the world.

With or without the armband, I would love to pull on the country's colours. That doesn't change.

I feel, in the end, as if everything I've done has been a failure.

I never think of playing for South Africa. It's the furthest thing from my mind.

When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.

You ask me if I will not be glad when the last battle is fought, so far as the country is concerned I, of course, must wish for peace, and will be glad when the war is ended, but if I answer for myself alone, I must say that I shall regret to see the war end.

I've enjoyed every minute of travelling and playing for my country. What an honour that is.

To play for your country is the best thing that can happen.