Back Quote by Jermaine Jenas

I think I had set-backs, but I still always had that belief that I was going to play for Tottenham Hotspur. Even when I…

— Harry Kane

When I was younger, I played as a right-back. I also played as a central defender, but I realised that I could dominate the…

— Roberto Firmino

I think the first time I had to play at left-back was at Manchester United in the Europa League.

— James Milner

For a long time at Blackburn and at Fulham last season, I was playing on the right wing. I've never seen myself as a…

— Tom Cairney

I wanted to be a centre back but I was always stepping over the ball and playing one-twos.

— Patrick van Aanholt

When I left Tottenham for China i knew I would be further away but my main objective was to play because I wasn't playing…

— Paulinho

There were a few clubs in the Championship and I spoke to some managers, but I wanted to play for Tottenham. There was always…

— Ryan Mason

When I first arrived at Chelsea, I was a striker but then moved to midfield for a couple of seasons. Then, when I was…

— Reece James

I didn't see myself playing regularly at right-back for Manchester United or making my England debut in that position.

— Chris Smalling

I'm originally a right-back, but I can also play the role of left-back, because in Benfica I've played many times as a left-back and…

— Joao Cancelo

I started with Paul Le Guen. He told me to double up in positions if he was missing a left back or a midfielder.…

— Karim Benzema

I started off as a right-winger, but my coaches pushed me further and further back. So much so that I ended up in defence,…

— Thiago Silva