Rio Ferdinand

“You can have all the talent in the world, but if you don't have the work ethic, it's a waste.”

“You learn more from your defeats than you do from your victories.”

“To be a top player, you have to be consistent.”

“I've always been my own harshest critic.”

“The pressure at a club like Manchester United is relentless.”

“Racism is a social problem, and it will take a social solution.”

“I always felt I had to prove myself, every single day.”

“When you play for your country, it's a different feeling. You're representing millions.”

“Losing a final is the worst feeling in football.”

“You've got to be a leader on the pitch.”

“It's about having that mental strength to overcome adversity.”

“I think some of the best players are the people that are the most intelligent.”

“A good defender has to be a good communicator.”

“Playing alongside great players makes you a better player.”

“I was never the quickest, but I read the game well.”