Joe Hart

People say the English players don't come to Italy because they look down on Serie A, but that's just not true.

I know how quickly things can change in football, and I am only where I am because someone else lost their place.

It doesn't change the way I am, but I do totally understand how you're looked at as a footballer, especially by children. I don't claim I can shape their lives, but there's no harm in having good manners and being seen to play the game properly.

My feelings towards Manchester City will never change; I'm eternally grateful to them as a football club. They took me as a 19-year-old boy from Shrewsbury Town, took somewhat of a punt on me, and I've had some fantastic times.

We know the beauty of football is that you get another chance next year.

I'm experienced. I've played at the highest level for a long time and done a lot of things in the game.

I played for Man City, and I enjoyed it, and I have done every time I have played for Man City.

It's in that moment - when millions of fans are holding their breath as the football hurtles towards me at 80 mph, and all I have is within 0.42 seconds to react - that I need to feel mentally and physically prepared.

It's a big moment, a heart-rate moment. It's all in the preparation for me. Watching the various takers, I can prepare as best I can. I can prepare, too, with my own team-mates - they practise, which, in turn, helps me practise trying to save penalties. I want as much confidence as I can in the preparation and then take it from that.

On the pitch, I need to stay focused, alert, and be ready to face my heart-racing moment with confidence.

International football's not always about playing the top three in the world - it's about going to some of the tougher places around Europe and playing real tough games.

There are a lot of reasons why people quit international football. Some struggle off the field. Some struggle with injuries.