Able Quote by Edwin van der Sar

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

— Paul Scholes

It's not easy anywhere in the world for a young player to get opportunities at a big club.

— Daniel Sturridge

When you get into the first-team, it's hard for young players because they're going into the spotlight. But there comes a time when it…

— Scott McTominay

The Premier League is not easy for young players because it is very hard, very tough. Most of the players are very tall.

— Nemanja Matic

We all know it's hard to have time to come in as a young player - maybe the club and the supporters give you…

— Gary Cahill

I understand there is a lot of pressure on managers to get instant results, but English players know the league, and for them to…

— Ryan Mason

In Germany, young players are given more time, more patience. In England, they prefer to buy already-high-level players rather than spending some time building…

— Jerome Boateng

Young players will of course always improve upon coming to England. But I came here at 27 and already had a lot of experience…

— Andrey Arshavin

Sometimes clubs take their ownership of a young player for granted and do not necessarily do the best thing for their development.

— Eniola Aluko

It's always difficult if you're coming into a new club and new league, especially the English one. It's a very demanding one, can be…

— Edwin van der Sar

The hardest thing for young footballers is that you start earning money and you can start copying other players.

— Lee Cattermole

I know English football people say you have to look out for young players, that maybe they can play 15 or 20 games but…

— Ronald Koeman