Quotes from Aaron Ramsey

I came from a rugby school and rugby nation, but I fancied giving football a go, and luckily, it paid off.

I've always been passionate about animals.

I'm happy to be in the centre for Wales - that's my favourite position and where I play my best football.

It's always been something I've wanted to try and do, to take Wales to a major championship.

All I have ever wanted to do is be a professional footballer.

I am a central midfielder, and that's where I like to be.

I went to many games with my dad, Kevin, and looked up to the players. It's surreal that now young fans are looking up to me.

I watch a lot of golf, but I'm only a fair-weather player.

I'm not one of those people who goes home and has to put football on the TV straight away or has to watch Sky Sports News.

In all ways, I want to be better in all of these things that top midfielders can do.

Nothing's in my head when I'm out there; I'm just trying to have fun on the football pitch.

The main factor in joining Arsenal was meeting with Arsene Wenger and to hear what his plans were for me.

All I want to do is play football.

All I want to do is improve as a player.

I was playing first-team football at Cardiff at 16.

The only way you can get match fitness is by playing games.

Competition is to be expected at a club like Arsenal.

You have to be on top of your game, train hard every day, and try to convince the boss throughout the week that he should put you in the team.

I want to keep on improving as a player and become the best... one of the best midfielders in my position in the world.

I know what I'm capable of doing. I just want to stay fit and healthy and let my football take care of itself.

I need to be playing well, be involved in the game, and taking matches by the scruff of the neck.

Everybody talks about the FA Cup being special, and now I know from personal experience it is really special to be involved in.

I much prefer playing in the centre of the park; that's where I feel comfortable.

I used to pretend to be Ryan Giggs.