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When the manager comes in he cannot say, 'This is something I want to do.' It is an environment that the manager creates and it happens over time.

I'm an ambitious person.

If I was a manager, I wouldn't want a 'nearly man' in my team. Not a chance.

Being as fit as I can, and working as hard as I can, is at the forefront of my mind. The rest will take care of itself.

Sometimes as a No. 8 you are making decoy runs, or you are offering and you don't get the ball.

I'd just like to thank everyone at Southampton for what they've done for me.

I think managers see that I am honest.

You don't have to always win by scoring five or six.

I could have stayed at Southampton until I retired and finished my career there.

Getting to two finals is difficult in the same season.

I want the best players to be linked with Liverpool and coming to Liverpool.

I'm an honest player.

I just want to enjoy my football. That's when I am at my happiest.

We have good stages in our career and stages where you could do better.

Practice does make perfect and when you know what's asked of you by your manager and when he demands it you do it.

If we are going to achieve something, we are going to need a strong bench.

I know my ability and I know what I can give.

Of course, you think ahead and like to plan to a degree.

At times, my insecurities were real. How am I going to get back into the team? I felt like I was climbing a ladder that was never-ending at times.

It's obviously nice to contribute.

I had a great time getting promoted twice in two years, but I never forget how special it is to be playing in the Premier League.

It is something you can't quite explain unless you have experienced it. There is that difference when you pull on a Liverpool shirt.

The only thing you are guaranteed in football is disappointment.

I think Dele Alli is one who is psychologically strong.

I'm not one that sulks when he's injured. I use it as time to learn, to pick up on things.