I was told I could play at the top long before I realised I could. A few people told me that. I've always had a 'name,' and I don't know how I got it, but I was blessed with people in the right situations saying good things about me.

When you become a professional footballer, there's no written contract that says you have to strive to play first-team football.

International football's not always about playing the top three in the world - it's about going to some of the tougher places around Europe and playing real tough games.

Joe Hart Quotes