When you leave a club like Liverpool, you have to go somewhere you'll feel comfortable and progress as a player. To come to Stoke was an easy decision.
I went from five foot eleven to six foot eight, and the more ball I played, the more I caught on to the game.
I really want to make myself a better player.
Just like all young players, there is a difference between being involved and just participating.
I've been playing for England at every single youth team level, so it's like a natural progression into the seniors, and I'm obviously delighted with my progress.
Every player develops over time, as does every team and every opponent.
The best success, for me, is not one trophy. It's not harmony. It's when players improve and grow.
What I'm worried about is our team and our players developing and getting better. That's the most important thing.
We care about how many players you develop rather than how many trophies you win.
We feel good about our running backs as we have them right now, and we will continue to see how they progress.
Bernard is a great player, a player for the Brazilian national team, and I also followed his progress with Atletico Mineiro.
They've certainly grown, the Japanese. I mean grown in stature, playing-wise.
As a coach, the greatest passion you can have is for improving players.
Ultimately, playing at international level, at all age groups, is good for a player's development, and that is good for clubs, too.
My game has really picked up in the NBA.
