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" I feel like a first-team Premier League player at Palace. "

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

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" The more you play, the more you feel part of the squad, and then, in turn, you end up playing better. I think it's a psychological gap as well - if you don't think you're a first-team player, then you won't be. "

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" My goal simply was to have an impact, to try to make a contribution and help the team win. I wasn't thinking, 'I want to play well, so I start the next game.' But every kid's dream is to play in the World Cup. Watching at home with your parents when you're 10 years old, you never think you'll be there in the future. "

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" I'd had success with the junior England teams. "

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" It's hard to keep training at your best, but I made sure I did for when the time came, or when I did get opportunities like at Palace. "

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" I'm not afraid of any competition. I'm not going to be intimidated by any player or team. That is fundamental in football if you want to do well. "

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" I'm confident in my ability, and I just try to enjoy myself when I play. "

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" As long as I get an opportunity, with my ability, I can do well. My England debut was an opportunity for me to show that, and I was really happy with how I did. "

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" I'm glad I came to Palace because I am getting the game time I wanted. I am also learning to fight with some good players. "

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" I'm getting more confident the more I play. "

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" It was tough, mentally, at Chelsea not getting the game time, but I had to be really patient and have the mentality to still train right and do all the right things. "

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" I don't understand what's going on behind the scenes fully, but Chelsea's a massive club, and I understand why chances don't come so often. "

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" As a youth player, I played for England and got used to it, and I have just to carry it on to the bigger stage. "

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" Coming to Crystal Palace, I'm really excited to be playing. There's still massive competition here. "

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" I do some yoga, but it's just about managing my back because that step up physically to men's football is big. I know I look big and strong, but it's still hard on my body. But I'm feeling stronger and stronger the more I play. "

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" Training has always been top level. No matter if it's at a World Cup or not, training's been really good and at a high level. "

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" I had problems growing up. I had a sudden growth spurt at 15 or 16, and I got a lot of injuries as a result. I gained all this muscle, and my bones couldn't cope. I used to get so tired. "

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