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" Maybe when I was younger, people didn't always believe in me; they didn't think I would make it to where I am now. "

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Believe In Yourself

" 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. "

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" I love this club, and to be wearing number 10 for Tottenham is amazing for me. I could not resist. "

" 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. "