At school, I was always a central midfielder from a young age. Then, when I joined Villa at 16, the pre-season didn't go too well, so they looked at me as a centre-half. — Gareth Barry Copy Share Image
Anything you're not in control of you can't be that comfortable with. — Gareth Barry Copy Share Image
For me, Goodison is the toughest away ground to come to. I have experienced it. — Gareth Barry Copy Share Image
I used to say I preferred midfield because I enjoy trying to make goals, and scoring is a buzz. — Gareth Barry Copy Share Image
I have a massive fear of going stale and falling into a comfort zone. — Gareth Barry Copy Share Image
I treat the young boys as I wanted to be treated when I came through at Aston Villa. — Gareth Barry Copy Share Image
That's one thing that's been aimed at me since I was 17: a lack of pace. — Gareth Barry Copy Share Image
Any great club needs the mentality to go on and achieve things - it is what clubs like United have. — Gareth Barry Copy Share Image
As a younger player, I never really thought about where I should be on the field. It was just about doing a job. — Gareth Barry Copy Share Image
It was Martin O'Neill who said, 'You're a central midfielder.' He put faith into players. He was very clever at getting into players' heads,… — Gareth Barry Copy Share Image
British managers tend to be a bit more hands off, let you express yourself in training. — Gareth Barry Copy Share Image
The England manager didn't think I was good enough, and as a professional, you have to take it. Sure, it was disappointing, but all… — Gareth Barry Copy Share Image
