Ability Quote by Michail Antonio

My brother-in-law was a Tottenham fan. He introduced me to football and brought me to Tottenham. At the time I just wanted to play…

— Reiss Nelson

My mum and dad always encouraged me. They never stopped me from playing football; they just wanted to see a balance and that I…

— Bukayo Saka

My mum was always more pushing me towards the academic side; she wasn't really interested in me having a professional football career.

— Vincent Kompany

When I was 14 I had a trial for Tottenham. They were thinking of signing me but my mum said no. She said education…

— Michail Antonio

When I was 11, I told my mum I would play for England - and by 17, I'd done it.

— Karen Carney

When you are a kid you think you are going to play for Liverpool but my mum and dad always did try and warn…

— Paul Mullin

My parents showed me the good way. The education I had with them and my dream to become a footballer never let me go…

— Lucas Moura

My parents were skeptical about me becoming a footballer and encouraged me to study.

— Carles Puyol

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

Tottenham is the club that first gave me my opportunity to play in one of the strongest leagues in the world.

— Luka Modric

I could have gone down a very different path, but my parents would not let me give up football.

— Aleksandar Mitrovic

I have been playing for England since I was 18, and while I wouldn't say I took it all for granted, it just seemed…

— Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain