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" My parents were always very strict, and they gave me the right beliefs in how to treat people. It was very strict and all about morals - I try to pass that on to my own children. "

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" I'm a strong person, I'm a strong family man, I'm a strong husband and a strong father. "

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" When I was a kid, I thought my dad was a little bit harsh with me at times. Sometimes I needed an arm around me instead of my dad telling me what I did wrong, but it obviously worked. "

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" I still look at myself and want to improve. "

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" I've felt a little tired, but I'm only 24. I love playing football. That's my job and that's what I love doing. "

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" At the end of the day, I'm very lucky to have what I have and do what I do, but I don't see myself as any different from anyone else who works hard and is a dad and a husband. "

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