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" I've always been working hard on my speed for the last few years. Obviously I'm not slow, but as a striker, the more speed you have, the better you are. "

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" Getting respect from the opposition is a nice thing. "

" I will always try to be as normal as I can. Obviously, there may have to be some limits with it, but I am still a fan at heart and want to live like a normal person. "

" I was a fan myself, and I know what it's like. If someone comes out of the blocks and scores 31 goals in one season, then you think, 'OK, was that a one-off, or will he do it again?' "

" As long as there's a vision with the club, and we're not stale, we're going forward as a club. "

" In a game, you never know what chance you're going to get, so I try and cover all bases and make sure I'm ready for that chance when it comes. "

" When teams are dropping off, it's difficult, especially as a striker. You always have two centre-halves behind you and maybe a sitting midfielder as well. It's a bit more difficult creating chances. "

" The more players who come through the academy and make it into the first team, that's what we want. Not just for the club but for the country. If they're young English players coming through, that's fantastic. I'm happy to be part of that. "

" Vincent Janssen has come in and done very well. He's a great player and different type of player to me. "

" I am quite a calm player. I do have a go at players and refs in the heat of the moment, but I never throw my toys out of the pram. "

" I remember washing Robbie Keane's boots and asking him a few questions. It's stuff you remember as a kid. You take that on and make sure you're a bit more hungry to go on and do what they've achieved. "

" Obviously, I am hoping to go on and win many trophies for Spurs and for England. That's always been the aim since I was a kid, dreaming of lifting the trophy one day for them, so that's what I've got to do. "

" I owe a lot to my family; we're a strong unit. "

" If I can be a role model for kids, then that's fantastic. That's what I want to do. "

" I'm at my most comfortable out on the pitch when I'm in front of goal with the ball at my feet. It's about being used to certain situations, and with time, you will find, chances don't get snatched at. "

" I'm a very patriotic England fan, actually. I always wore my heart on my sleeve. "

" It is down to the manager what he wants to do in the transfer window. Us as players, we just have to focus on each game that comes along and try and do our best. "

" Whenever a new manager comes in you want to impress him. "

" I want to keep working hard and looking to progress. "

" Obviously, everyone's different, but I love just settling down and having a barbecue with my friends at the house. "

" I am motivated by trying to win trophies. "

" Heading is still a vital part of being a striker, and it isn't about being the biggest player. Heading the ball is about timing, so work on that in training. "

" The manager and the fitness staff condition every training session. They plan it out week by week on what players need. If players need a rest, they will do that; if players need to work hard, they will do that as well. "

" I want to be a player that does everything he can to reach his ability, and I'll do that. "

" It's the worst feeling in the world - losing, and losing in a final on the big stage is even worse. "

" I want to play every game, as does every player. But sometimes, you just have to listen to the manager. "

" I'm in the team to score goals. I try and score as many as I can in the season to help the team out. "

" A lot of people say second seasons are harder than the first because people are now expecting you to do stuff, so yes, that's down to me to work hard and try and improve and, like I say, just letting my football do the talking. "

" I'd love to be captain of Tottenham and hopefully England as well. "

" I play my best football when I'm calm mentally. "