I know my qualities.

I used to pretend to be Ryan Giggs.

I drive a Mercedes SLS, which is fun.

I'm quite reasonable and level-headed.

I've always been passionate about animals.

I always had games on Saturdays as I was growing up.

Competition is to be expected at a club like Arsenal.

I was a good reader of a rugby match. I could kick, too.

The only way you can get match fitness is by playing games.

Manchester City are a big team, and Chelsea are a big team.

Winning just makes you more determined to go on and do more.

All I have ever wanted to do is be a professional footballer.

I'm an Arsenal player, and I want to remain an Arsenal player.

Having the chance to win a gold medal doesn't come around very often.

You would want to play in every game if possible, but I am realistic.

To win the FA Cup - scoring the winner in the 2014 FA Cup was very nice.

I'm a player who always gives 100 percent, regardless of what's going on.

There's always pressure on Arsenal to go out and win games and win trophies.

When you're playing, it's important to focus 100 per cent on what you're doing.

I much prefer playing in the centre of the park; that's where I feel comfortable.

Central midfield has been my main position, but I'll play wherever the gaffer wants me.

Nothing's in my head when I'm out there; I'm just trying to have fun on the football pitch.

It's always been something I've wanted to try and do, to take Wales to a major championship.

You have to give 100 percent in the Champions League, as you're up against the biggest teams.

I am not the life and soul of the camp, but I do speak a lot throughout the team and to everyone.

I need to be playing well, be involved in the game, and taking matches by the scruff of the neck.

Obviously, I was disappointed to lose the captaincy. I was very proud to be captain of my country.

When you haven't got the ball, while we're defending, sometimes I am not always where I need to be.

One day, I would like to go over to Spain to play just to see what it's like and to experience that.

The Premier League used to be two teams going for the title, but it has come on a long way since then.

Arsene Wenger gives youngsters opportunities, and if he thinks that you're good enough, he'll play you.

As a kid, I was always pretending to score the goal in the FA Cup final, and I managed to live my dream.

Ever since I was a boy, I have wanted to be a professional footballer and to captain my country one day.

I'm happy to be in the centre for Wales - that's my favourite position and where I play my best football.

The main factor in joining Arsenal was meeting with Arsene Wenger and to hear what his plans were for me.

I came from a rugby school and rugby nation, but I fancied giving football a go, and luckily, it paid off.

I know what I'm capable of doing. I just want to stay fit and healthy and let my football take care of itself.

It's always nice seeing a stadium when it's full, and as players, that's what we want to be playing in front of.

I grew up watching the Olympics and did some athletics for my school, winning the Welsh pentathlon championship.

I stay away from desserts, but every now and then, I have a sticky toffee pudding or a cup of tea with some biscuits.

At the beginning of the season, you're still getting your fitness levels up, and those first few games are quite tough.

I want to keep on improving as a player and become the best... one of the best midfielders in my position in the world.

It's unbelievable what the rewards are like with being a footballer, but I'm not stupid - I don't go around flaunting it.

I'm not one of those people who goes home and has to put football on the TV straight away or has to watch Sky Sports News.

Arsenal have a history of bringing through youngsters, giving them opportunities, and turning them into world-class players.

I went to many games with my dad, Kevin, and looked up to the players. It's surreal that now young fans are looking up to me.

We're professional footballers, so we have to go out there and perform as best we can and try and get the results that we want.

Everybody talks about the FA Cup being special, and now I know from personal experience it is really special to be involved in.

I've said it once: I would love to someday play in La Liga at one of the greats. I see their league each week. It suits my style.

I give everything when I'm on the pitch. When I'm at the training ground, working in the gym or whatever, I always give everything I've got.

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