Danny Welbeck

The teacher would say, 'Not everybody makes it as a footballer, so what do you want to be?' I'd say, 'A footballer.' The teacher would say, 'But not everybody makes it. So what do you want to be?' I'd say, 'A footballer.' Every year that happened! Nothing was going to get in the way of me being a footballer. ”

It's the same for everyone - when they are being played out of position, they don't really like it. ”

My parents made me who I am. They are kind, generous, loving people. ”

There's no better feeling than scoring in front of the Stretford End. ”

Being at United, you always get quite disappointed if you don't get all three points, as you believe you can go into every single game and win it. ”

I'm really lucky that my occupation is something I love. ”

I'm not just a fighter; I like to give love as well. I'm a lover, too. ”

Playing for United is all I've ever wanted to do - it's the club I've supported all my life. ”

There's going to be bumps along the way, in any walk of life, not just as a professional footballer with injuries. You've got to be resilient with it and keep pushing through. It'll make you stronger as well. ”

I've loved my time at Sunderland. It's benefited me so much, as I've just gained invaluable experience playing week-in, week-out in the Premier League and mixing it with the big boys. ”