I had to go to see the careers woman at school, and when she asked me what I wanted to do after school, I told her flat: 'I want to be a professional footballer.' I can remember her being silent… — Ashley Young Copy Share Image
Things happen on football pitches. Once the game is finished, you don't need to talk afterwards. That's just how it is. — Ashley Young Copy Share
I'm confident in my own ability, and if I'm called upon to play on the right, the left, or as the main striker, then… — Ashley Young Copy Share
Everything that moved, I was kicking it. You can ask my mum and dad. A stone, a can, whatever. — Ashley Young Copy Share
In modern day football, you've got to play in different positions. I've played in numerous positions, apart from centre-back and goalkeeper, I think. — Ashley Young Copy Share
I've always had to fight. Throughout my life, it's been a fight to get to where I am now. — Ashley Young Copy Share
As players, we have to concentrate with what happens on the pitch, not off it. — Ashley Young Copy Share
I've always said that when you pull on an England shirt, it's a proud moment, and it's an honour to play for and represent… — Ashley Young Copy Share
I'm enjoying playing football, and as a footballer, that's what you want to do, and that is exactly what I've been doing. — Ashley Young Copy Share
I've played at a European Championship; to represent your country at a World Cup is every boy's dream, and for me, it would definitely… — Ashley Young Copy Share
I was at Watford and got a knock-back when I was 16 and didn't get a YTS contract. They said I could find another… — Ashley Young Copy Share
