Jack Butland

I am not someone who enjoys being on the bench.

I'm always confident in my ability; you have to be as a goalkeeper.

The Olympics has solely been around other sports as far as Great Britain has been considered.

It can be a lonely place when you are injured. You miss being out there with your team-mates and just experiencing the highs and the lows.

I love playing any sport.

I love watching the Six Nations.

I've played for England Under-21s, in the Under-20 World Cup and I've been part of the play-offs in the Championship. But in terms of helping my career and getting me ready, going to Cheltenham Town was a massive experience.

As a goalkeeper experience is a massive thing, and there is nothing better than playing games, which thankfully I managed to do at the Olympics.

Communication is something that I find if don't do, I will go missing, I won't be fully focused. If I'm constantly giving messages to the defenders not only do they know where they are but I am switched on and in the right position. It all links together.

I had dreams of being a professional rugby player.

As soon as I was given the opportunity at Stoke it was head down, this is what I want. This is where I want to be, this is my opportunity and I was fully confident about taking it.

England is really important to me, and the only way I can stay in there is by playing well.