Joe Hart Quotes

Of course I have aspirations and ambitions to play for my country.

I think playing for England is the pinnacle of every young English player's career.

More than my dream it was my family's dream that I play for India and they always supported me.

And my mother caught wind of this. She never had really tried to guide my career or really had any say in my life as an adult, but this was the one time she said she would never speak to me again if I quit acting.

My mom is an actress, but she never really pushed me into it, and it was never something I thought I would be doing. She was very happy I decided to, but she certainly doesn't offer me criticism because she knows I'd tell her to shut up! Nobody wants to hear that from their mum!

Pulling on your country's shirt is the greatest honour a footballer can have. It's what I always dreamed of as a kid and I get a buzz every time.

I was brought up by my mother and my two sisters, although they're older than me and fled the nest very young, so I was technically raised as an only child, but I was very much loved.

My parents were intelligent and encouraging, but at the same time, they were displeased at me becoming a wandering troubadour and wire walker.

Dad never understood why Ridley wanted to go to art school, and then I came along six years later and wanted to do the same thing.

I was thinking, mothers show their love for their sons so much greater than dads do.

Every second I'm on the pitch for Wales is an honour, and I love playing.

I had such total, unequivocal, enthusiastic encouragement to be an actress. Looking back, I really find that to be a total mystery. Don't ask me why. My father was just in love with the idea that I would be an actress.

My mum very much wanted me to go into the theatre.

As for my personal ambitions, I always loved playing for England and always felt I did well.

When I represent the Under-21s and sing the national anthem, there is no better feeling.

I want to make all my family proud, particularly my mum, Sonia.

My mother really wanted me to go to school and to university, but I was adamant that I wanted to be a football player.

Playing for the national team is always an honour. We must make the most of every opportunity.

I can honestly say that there's nothing more beautiful for a sportsperson that to play for his or her country, regardless of the tournament or the location.

It's so important to be chosen for the national team. For the Copa America, for the World Cup, or just friendly matches, it's such an honour to reach that stage and be chosen for the team. People expect players to wear Brazil's shirt, win the title with pride, and keep winning. You have to have the mental strength to get over this pressure.

I'm a passionate player when I pull that England shirt on; it's a very special and proud moment for you.

I am very happy and proud - I played a lot of school cricket and scored heavily there, and then the Ranji Trophy, but when we represent India, it's a different feeling.

To put on an England top is a dream.

All I ever wanted to do was play cricket for England and be successful.

When I think back to what my dreams were as a kid, the only one I had was to play for England.