Versatility is an extra string to a player's bow.
You have to believe in yourself. If you don't, no one else will.
I've got a lot of very fond memories playing football from the ages of four.
I want to thank the Arsenal fans who've always supported me. But I can't apologise for my decision to leave. I want to get more out of myself. I felt the main thing was taking myself out of my comfort zone. That's why Liverpool shouted out for me.
When I've watched teams that play with five at the back and wing-backs, I've looked at their starting positions and positions out of possession because that comes a little bit more unnaturally to me.
At Southampton, my dad was the academy coach at under-11 level.
You want to play in finals, and they don't come much bigger than the Champions League final.
Spain have got a big influence from Real Madrid and Barcelona, and when you watch Spain play, it's almost like watching Barcelona or Real Madrid at times.
If there's a shot on, I like to take the opportunity as well, and I like passing the ball - which is one of the reasons I came to Arsenal. But I'm a player that likes to come up with an end product - whether that's a goal, an assist, or helping the team to get good results.
I think I play with no fear: I run at players regardless of who they are and try to make a difference.
To be picked for your country at any stage is a massive honour, and to be at a huge tournament likes the Euros is such a bonus.
My dad had a soccer school that he used to run, the Mark Chamberlain Soccer Academy, I used to go to that for two years until the age of seven.
I'd be lying if I said there weren't times when I hadn't lost a little bit of confidence. But the people around me, close to me, were the ones to tell me I'd been playing slightly differently, not as confidently as I had been.
Playing in a team like Arsenal helps massively having all of these players around you giving you advice. When they are playing well, you feel comfortable, and it helps you to play well, too.
It takes time to settle in and learn a new formation and style of play.
Whenever you're playing on the pitch, you have to step up to the plate and perform.
To do well at a new competition, you need a lot of good performances.
I'm so excited to be joining Arsenal. It's a fantastic club, and I'm really looking forward to the opportunity of playing football at the highest level.
Arsenal have a great manager in Arsene Wenger, top quality players and an attractive style of play. These were all important factors in me choosing to sign for Arsenal.
In the long run, it's probably better to tie yourself down to one position and really become established in one area to be as good as you can in that position.
