Childhood Quote by David James

A lot of youngsters want to be footballers and a lot dont make it. It is very difficult but if your education is good…

— Nicolas Anelka

There are times in the career of every young English footballer when they simply need to take their chance to establish themselves.

— Paul Scholes

Kids want to be professional footballers and I think they need to know what it takes to get there - you know, the dedication.…

— John Terry

Footballers have a great opportunity to be a good example because the kids want to listen to you and be like you in many…

— David Luiz

I believe that football can inspire youngsters to find the path of success in life.

— Mohanlal

We are getting to the point where, like the men's game, playing football is not only a legitimate career but enables you to live…

— Millie Bright

Ultimately, good players need to play and they don't always at a young age in England.

— Graham Potter

Kids are learning to play. That's why we're seeing an emergence. That's why we're seeing the Under-17s and Under-20s doing better in international football.

— Gary Lineker

Young boys and girls should be given the chance to play football.

— Lukas Podolski

Gradually, football has seen its appeal slip at the most basic levels. Pediatricians are advising parents not to let young children play organized football…

— Charlie Pierce

In all honesty, of course it is lovey that your boys want to play football and can reach a certain level and keep your…

— Eidur Gudjohnsen

A lot of kids, when they get to 18 or 19, they start getting flashy and forgetting about the real basics of being a professional footballer.

— Reiss Nelson