I liked business studies and economics at school and it followed on from there. — Chris Smalling Business Copy Share Image
I think the more games the better and I am always one that would rather play than train. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
Even before I joined Manchester United, I knew of Wazza as a hard worker. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
I was born in London but, after my dad passed away, we moved to Kent for a fresh start. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
Everyone becomes a lot more focused when you come towards the critical stages of the season. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
Even before I went vegan, in terms of cutting out red meat, my tendinitis and recovery after games was vastly improved. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
With United the spotlight is always on and there's always going to be that pressure, no matter what the game is. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
I love a challenge and when a new centre-back comes in it makes you raise your game. You have to show more,… — Chris Smalling Challenge Copy Share Image
I didn't see myself playing regularly at right-back for Manchester United or making my England debut in that position. — Chris Smalling England Copy Share Image
It's nice when you can have that battle on the pitch and then there's respect after the game because, ultimately, you are… — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
I always hoped I'd get a chance to prove myself at the top level because I believed I could do it, but… — Chris Smalling Chance Copy Share Image
Football was always a dream, but a distant dream until when I was about to go to university. I'd had a couple… — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
You're never going to be bulletproof, but if you're feeding yourself good food and making sure you're eating the right supplements, I… — Chris Smalling Food Copy Share Image
You work every day technically, physically but so much is in the mind. Look at when players go on big scoring runs,… — Chris Smalling Confidence Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter whether it's the 93rd minute, Giggsy is making his jinky, mazy little runs. You could forgive him for maybe… — Chris Smalling Day Copy Share Image
I think a lot of managers say that it starts from the front and us as defenders know it helps our job… — Chris Smalling Football Copy Share Image
I have a collage of pictures of my dad holding my brother and me. I look at that before every game just… — Chris Smalling Brother Copy Share Image
You do see very few English players going abroad and those that do are largely good players otherwise they wouldn't have gone,… — Chris Smalling Football Copy Share Image
Fabio Capello has probably seen me play more games at centre-half but for him to have the faith in me to play… — Chris Smalling Confidence Copy Share Image
Anyone who wants to be a centre-half would have to say that John Terry is a role model. Every centre-half in the… — Chris Smalling Football Copy Share Image
People might think it's all about getting up for a game but it's often the opposite. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
Obviously with a knee injury there are certain protocols that need to happen. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
There are lots of aspects to work on my game, which the coaches do with me every day. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
Ultimately it's the simple things that make a difference. — Chris Smalling Make a difference Copy Share Image
