You work every day technically, physically but so much is in the mind. Look at when players go on big scoring runs, then stop scoring. It's not that they are any different physically, it's very often mental, confidence, concentration. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
When you get the shirt and a position in the team, you don't want to give it up. — 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
I wish I knew in terms of more educated in food when I was younger. Because the importance of it not just in sport… — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
As I've got older I've become a lot more conscious of my diet and making sure I was getting all the right things. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
When you have come from the bottom and worked your way to the top, you are more grateful. — 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, you have… — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
At cricket, I was mainly a bowler and tried to bat. I hit the odd four or six and then got out! In athletics,… — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
I think racism is unacceptable and should not be stood for. It is not an issue just in Italy, it is around the world. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
You can't rest on six months of good performances because as soon as you have a blip, there is always another player to take… — 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
As players we don't want to be sitting on the touchline or watching the games in the directors' box. That is no fun. — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
