“I’ve had two years playing in the Premier League, now I am going to represent my country at the World Cup. It’s unbelievable how far I’ve come. A few years ago I was sat watching Ashley Cole on TV. I’ve always admired him. I was a Chelsea fan when I was younger. I used to go to the games with my mates. He was someone I idolised because of the way he played his game. I looked up to him massively. It’s a really weird feeling to replace someone I’ve idolised. He was happy for me and he congratulated me though.”