I have a lot of experience at Under-21 level, so hopefully that can show in my performances.
— Jack Rodwell
I've had injuries that have hampered my career but that is part and parcel of being a footballer. You just have to bounce back and remain focused.
I got scouted at six by Everton. My parents said it was maybe a bit too young. A year later, I went down to trials at Everton and have been there ever since.
I like centre-half, but I can play centre-mid as well.
I am happy at Everton, and I can't do anything else other than concentrate on my own game.
Midfield, defence - I have even played out wide for Everton, so I will do a job anywhere and give 100 percent.
I started out playing football in the park with my dad. My dad was a bit of a ball player, but he couldn't really be bothered playing.
Every time I step on to the pitch, I give my all.
When you sign for a new club, you just want to play, and when injury stops you, it is frustrating.
I was at Everton from the age seven. Being there 14 years meant any move was going to be big.
Phil Neville has been great in terms of the pointers he has given me.
I played in the Under 18s when I was 14, then the reserves at 15, and then the first team.
It is effectively a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be involved, and the chance to win an Olympic medal would be amazing.
In my first season after Mancini signed me, I was injured a lot, but when I was fit, he did play me.
International football is different to the Premier League.
A lot is made of my injuries and yes, I've had niggles and muscle problems. Some managers haven't picked me, and my form has played a part at times as well.
When you're on the pitch, you can't think about what the fans are thinking.
You have to go 100 per cent and be confident in your body.
I believe in my ability.
I just want to do the best I can, which means playing for the England full side one day and carry on playing well for Everton.
I'm just going to give my all every game, be a good box-to-box midfielder, hopefully score some goals, and I will always give it 100 per cent.
Throughout their career, the likes of Xavi and Andres Iniesta have all been taught to a play a certain way. English players have been taught a different way, just like Brazil have been taught a different way.
Any player at City is prepared to play anywhere, and I'm no different.
David Moyes works you really hard, but he's also a fair manager as well.
As a kid, I always dreamed of making my senior debut.
It's been frustrating for me, as I've been injured a lot, but hopefully, I can get more fitness and get time on the pitch.
I was not guaranteed a starting place at Everton. I had a lot of injuries. Darron Gibson and Marouane Fellaini were in form, so it was a push for me to get in that side.
I'm a strong person, and when I am not in the team, I can motivate myself to keep focused and be prepared for when I get called on.
I've had a lot of injuries.
Obviously, the Champions League and Premier League are the biggies, and obviously, if you could win any, it would be one of those two.
I believe I could be a good centre-half.
What I've been missing in my career is 30 back-to-back games and getting a good run of form and confidence.
I joined Sunderland, a great club, to be successful, to feel at home again. It hasn't worked out, but that's not through lack of effort.
I'm not saying I'm never going to get injured again; that's just impossible.
I've had my family around me all the time, and that's been a great help.
No matter what squad I go to, I always feel I can add something to it.
It's brilliant to be compared with such a player as Rio Ferdinand.
If you are good enough, you should play.
My ambitions are just to keep working hard and, when I do get on, to make an impression.
I never really supported anyone when I was younger, but I'm an Evertonian now.
If Manchester United come knocking, you can't turn that down.
The transfer deadline can be a distraction if you allow it to be.
I changed my car completely - I was in a sports car and changed to a Jeep, which is more stable for the back and doesn't put too much stress on it.
I've not got a bad word to say about City. If they want you and sign you, then they have got intent for you.
At first it was a bit surreal playing in the Premier League at 16, coming up against world-class players, because it had always been my dream. But quickly, it becomes second nature to you.
At the end of the day, we love playing football, so that is the main thing. I am doing something that I really love to do. It is a job, but it is a hobby as well.
I believe that whatever squad I join, I can add to it. It might take some time, but that's what I'm there for.
England Under 16, Under 17, Under 18, I played centre-half. But back then, David Moyes thought it was difficult to throw a 16-year-old in there. There was a big hype around me. He wanted me to fulfil my potential; he wanted to get me in as early as possible.
I do believe I'm a Premier League player, and I do believe I'm an England international when I'm fit and on form.
I'm a footballer; I want a football club.
