“No matter what squad I go to, I always feel I can add something to it.”
― Jack Rodwell
“If Manchester United come knocking, you can’t turn that down.”
― Jack Rodwell
“When you’re out for a week here and there, it sets you back, and you’re out of the team.”
― Jack Rodwell
“To play in the white shirt of England is an honour, and you give your all every time you step on the pitch.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I’m a great believer in my ability, but I’ve not had the chance to prove it.”
― Jack Rodwell
“You always want to test yourself at a high level, and I would be proud to represent Great Britain.”
― Jack Rodwell
“To be honest, from England Under-16s, through the 17s and 18s, really all the way through my youth career, I played at centre-half. For some reason, when I made my debut at Everton, I just played in central midfield, and it went from there.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I’ve played at centre-half plenty of times before.”
― Jack Rodwell
“Eventually, I think I’ll probably end up at centre-half. By the time I get to 28 or 29, I imagine I’ll be a defender.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I’ve played all over, to be honest. Centre-half, defensive midfield, attacking midfield.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I have been playing box-to-box more for Everton as a two, so I have felt comfortable in that position, but anywhere across the midfield I can play.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I vaguely remember the 1998 World Cup. Michael Owen scored; I remember watching that.”
― Jack Rodwell
“There’s been a lot come through at Everton: Wayne Rooney, obviously, and lately, Victor Anichebe has made it, James Vaughan, and the likes of myself.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I just want to do the best I can, which means hopefully play for the full England side one day and carry on playing well for Everton.”
― Jack Rodwell
“The player I look up to is Rio Ferdinand. I have always played at the back, and I’ve always tried to base my game on his.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I’ve been at Man City and won the league. I’ve played for England. I’ve had success and good times – just not enough for someone of my ability.”
― Jack Rodwell
“Blackburn is a club which has won the Premier League before, and it doesn’t get bigger or better than that.”
― Jack Rodwell
“There have been ups and downs over the years, but that’s in the past, and now I’m just looking forward and focussed on the future ahead.”
― Jack Rodwell
“It’s mentally hard. There are times when you’re set back again, and you don’t know what to do.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I’m not saying I’m never going to get injured again; that’s just impossible.”
― Jack Rodwell
“When you’re on the pitch, you can’t think about what the fans are thinking.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I’m a footballer; I want a football club.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“What I’ve been missing in my career is 30 back-to-back games and getting a good run of form and confidence.”
― Jack Rodwell
“International football is different to the Premier League.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I believe I could be a good centre-half.”
― Jack Rodwell
“In my first season after Mancini signed me, I was injured a lot, but when I was fit, he did play me.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“Obviously, the Champions League and Premier League are the biggies, and obviously, if you could win any, it would be one of those two.”
― Jack Rodwell
“It is effectively a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be involved, and the chance to win an Olympic medal would be amazing.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I’ve had a lot of injuries.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I played in the Under 18s when I was 14, then the reserves at 15, and then the first team.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“Phil Neville has been great in terms of the pointers he has given me.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I was at Everton from the age seven. Being there 14 years meant any move was going to be big.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“When you sign for a new club, you just want to play, and when injury stops you, it is frustrating.”
― Jack Rodwell
“The transfer deadline can be a distraction if you allow it to be.”
― Jack Rodwell
“As a kid, I always dreamed of making my senior debut.”
― Jack Rodwell
“Every time I step on to the pitch, I give my all.”
― Jack Rodwell
“David Moyes works you really hard, but he’s also a fair manager as well.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I never really supported anyone when I was younger, but I’m an Evertonian now.”
― Jack Rodwell
“Any player at City is prepared to play anywhere, and I’m no different.”
― Jack Rodwell
“Midfield, defence – I have even played out wide for Everton, so I will do a job anywhere and give 100 percent.”
― Jack Rodwell
“My ambitions are just to keep working hard and, when I do get on, to make an impression.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I am happy at Everton, and I can’t do anything else other than concentrate on my own game.”
― Jack Rodwell
“If you are good enough, you should play.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I like centre-half, but I can play centre-mid as well.”
― Jack Rodwell
“It’s brilliant to be compared with such a player as Rio Ferdinand.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I believe in my ability.”
― 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.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I’ve had my family around me all the time, and that’s been a great help.”
― Jack Rodwell
“You have to go 100 per cent and be confident in your body.”
― Jack Rodwell
“I have a lot of experience at Under-21 level, so hopefully that can show in my performances.”
― Jack Rodwell
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