I've been very lucky to have great support around me.
I'm confident about playing on the big stage.
It's a good thing isn't it, having competition? I enjoy it.
I've always said and I've never hidden the fact that I want to play at the top, be England's No 1 and win trophies.
I am not someone who enjoys being on the bench.
It's difficult to get away from the media, from social media. It's a big thing in society and in football, in particular.
We all know the power of social media, things can get out there so quickly. We are high-profile footballers, we know that.
I am very proud to represent my country and the honour of being captain.
We can only control what we do on the pitch and what we do on the training ground.
Coming to Stoke was a chance for me to develop and take my game to the next level.
We used to go cycling as a family every weekend. I played basketball, cricket, badminton, and was half-decent at them.
When I am No. 2, and I am working as hard as I can, then quite often the keeper ahead starts to raise his game even more.
My ambitions are to be the Stoke number one and England number one, but there are other things I want to achieve in my career as well.
To be in the England squad, you have got to be playing well and your standards have got to be up there.
You want to make an impact and show what you're about.
I want to become the best goalkeeper in the country and the best goalkeeper around.
I want to play in the Champions League and I want to win trophies.
I won't kick up a fuss and I will always be a team man, but ultimately I want to play.
I'm always confident in my ability; you have to be as a goalkeeper.
I'm at Stoke, I'm enjoying it, it's not my fault and I shouldn't be discriminated against just because who I play for.
I'm massively passionate about playing for my country.
I've been fortunate enough to play at all the age groups but I'm not eligible for them anymore.
I've experienced tournament wins with younger age groups and I know how good it feels - it's about carrying on.
I've played for England, played in the Olympics and made my Premier League debut.
It is obviously wonderful to be linked with a club with the history of Liverpool.
