Luka Modric Quotes

When I was younger I just used to get the ball and take on all the players because I was bigger and stronger. You cannot do that in the Premier League. You are playing against men.

I think Eden has the qualities and talent to play in England. On his day, he can make the difference for his team.

The Premier League is more physically demanding than Ligue 1. I love English football; it's the best in the world in my opinion, and I hope to stay here for many years to come.

I'm happy in Manchester and that's it. Moving to United was good for me. I play for a big club.

I want to show I can play at my best for a whole Premier League season.

I had three years of success with Molde, winning the League twice and the Cup. I thought I was fully prepared, that I was ready for the Premier League. But it's a completely different world there. Everything is much bigger.

Ligue 1 is a very physical league. In each team, there are very fast players, dangerous wide men with plenty of speed and endurance.

I think I've played a lot in the Premier League and now I can bring my qualities that I've learned to Italy, and that is something I am looking forward to.

I could say Liverpool is the first big club I will play for. It's a massive chance for me to show what I can do.

There is one thing that I would really enjoy, and that is, of course, to get 100 Premier League goals.

When I first signed for Newcastle, I was still a boy.

Defenders are always tough, whether you play in Spain or England.

Players who play in the Premiership play everywhere - they are strong, quick, and have good technique. It is the best football.

To score a goal for Liverpool is always special but the fact it was for the first team makes it even better.

Aston Villa had been in touch and they'd gone into the Premier League so I knew I could play in the Premier League just like that.

Torres is a fantastic striker, and I think it was difficult for Liverpool to sell him because he's such an important player for them.

I don't think the bottom beats the top very often in the Premier League, if ever.

It's why the Premier League is watched so much all over the world: because it has more pace and more physicality than in any other league.

I am up to the speed of the Premier League, and that was what I was looking for.

Many young players tell you that they want to play for Manchester United or Arsenal. My dream was to play for Arsenal and I realised it. When I arrived, I thought: 'Wow, I'm here!'

I wanted to stay in the Premier League, and Chelsea was a great opportunity for me.

For me, it was a dream to play in the Premier League. I always wanted to be here because this league is very good, it has very good teams, and Manchester United is the best team in England.

I came to Watford to play in the Premier League and stand out.

I signed for Tottenham for a reason, and I love to play here.

I was very excited about the possibility of playing for Spurs and in England. I would like to thank the club for their efforts in trying to sign me.