Jack Butland

Ask any keeper what it's like when there's a recognised No. 1, the competition might not be as high. You're after that competition because it drives you on further.

It's a good thing isn't it, having competition? I enjoy it.

I know my dad would have loved me to have played rugby. He was a No. 8. I started off playing centre and ended up playing at the back of the scrum, No. 8 as well, just picking it up and running with it.

You've always got to back yourself.

As a goalkeeper it's so important to be in the right position to come and clear those through balls, to make those right decisions.

The most important thing for me is being part of a successful England squad and being as big a part of it as I can.

I like to feel I'm mature, consistent as a keeper and I pride myself on my shot-stopping and the presence that I have.

Sometimes you have a good game and mentally you are very tired.

I am very proud to represent my country and the honour of being captain.

I'm confident about playing on the big stage.

I want to become the best goalkeeper in the country and the best goalkeeper around.

I wasn't a goalkeeper until I was 13 or 14 so before that, my heroes were the likes of Paul Scholes and David Beckham, but since becoming a goalkeeper, I've obviously trained with Joe Hart.