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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. "

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Growing Up

Growth

Problems

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Important

Training

" To compare players at different stages in their career shouldn't happen. "

" It's been so difficult to go from playing every game then get to the seniors and not be given a chance. It's really difficult mentally. There's only so long you just enjoy training with top players. "

" A big side of football is reacting to what happens. "

" It's hard to compare the faith of Gareth Southgate and Roy Hodgson and my lack of chances at Chelsea because it's such a big club. "

" I believe that if you do all the right things, in time, you will get your opportunities. "

" 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. "

" The experience of being a Premier League player playing every week is just massive. "

" All I do is try to do my best, and I try to enjoy my football as well. "

" I know how to deal with pressure. "

" 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. "

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

" Games and training are completely different. "

" Chelsea is always hard to break into, but I believe in myself, and if I work hard, then hopefully things will go well. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" Everyone's journey is different in football; no one's the same. "

" Zidane was just so majestic on the ball, relaxed. He oozed class, and I loved watching him. I remember France against Brazil in 2006. One of those game, I just couldn't believe the class of him. "

" 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. "

" My dad produces good footballers. "

" Always be confident on the ball and have no fear when going out on the pitch. That is one thing young players need to have in their game to develop and play their best football, so that is what I do. "

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

" I've really enjoyed myself and the time I've had on the pitch, the opportunity to play for England. "

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

" I really liked watching Thierry Henry and Zidane, especially Henry in his Arsenal days. "

" Playing at the World Cup stage excites me. "

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Stage

Excites

" 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. "

" You can only improve so much in training. "