Jack Wilshere Quotes

All players rolled into one: from defensive midfielder to attacking midfielder to attacker. I want to take the qualities from everyone. I'd like to get to the level where I have everything: Vieira, Deschamps, Zidane, Ronaldinho, Henry, Ronaldo. It wouldn't be bad, that.

The Messi of the early years was a phenomenon, but he always wanted to finish off the move. Now he goes past one, two, or three players and is happy to give an assist to a team-mate - it makes him more dangerous and more difficult to stop than ever before.

I think a top-class midfielder needs to be able to tackle, get up and down the pitch, pass, create opportunities, and score goals. That's why I try to do everything; that's what I judge my game on.

The press often ask me about Messi and Ronaldo and who is the best, but one thing for me is very clear. For me, the No. 1 is Andres Iniesta, because he is my team-mate for Spain, and I can see that he is able to do even more difficult things on the pitch.

Even in training Paul Scholes proves he is one of the best midfielders about, and Michael Carrick as well.

I think Messi is an absolute giant in the game. Not so much because of his dribbles and actions. That's why most people rate him. But I think, differently from others, that he is phenomenal in his teamplay and combination play.

Striker is my favourite position, but once I get on the pitch, whether it's out on the wing or in the middle, I just want to enjoy my football and try and produce as good a performance as possible.

I like Jorginho, the way he plays and passes.

Usually, the most intelligent player is a midfielder.

Messi plays in Spain, we know he makes a difference, but if you've played against him then maybe you're aware of situations that can repeat on the pitch. But Messi is Messi, with his talent, he may send a spark with very little and make the difference. He is unpredictable.

Guardiola likes footballers who can pass the ball, who have eyes for the best position and the right runs.

My overall favourite player would be Iniesta. For his final ball, obviously, his skill, and his ability.

I love watching Messi with the ball at his feet. He scores goals and everything else.

Dybala's game is easier on the eye, but Pogba is extraordinary because he has physicality and technique.

Suarez and Neymar play the way they play because of him. They are great players but they are made greater by Messi.

I will aim to become a No. 10 who can score goals. Just like Lionel Messi does for Barcelona.

I am not a magician of football.

Samir Nasri is a very technical player who always made the difference playing as a midfielder when he is fit.

I'd like to think I'm an attacking creative midfielder who can assist with goals.

Coutinho is a friend and also a great player. He's got incredible passing ability; he knows how to put attackers in on goal.

Everyone says Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, but I would have love to have played with Luka Modric. I think he's an incredible player, really strong mentally and a pure footballer.

Sterling is a player that did very well at Liverpool. He is very fast, too, and he is able to create good chances and is always ready to attack and help the team with his speed.

I had not so much talent. I was a striker who could score, but running was not my main goal.

Some lads were dribblers, some lads just loved scoring goals, whereas I enjoyed and took pride in practicing my passing and that. That's how it was.

Ronaldinho takes great free kicks and has scored a lot of nice goals from free play.