“Growing up in South London was what moulded me, really. I grew up in C...” — Joe Gomez Quote

“Growing up in South London was what moulded me, really. I grew up in Caford, Lewisham. It just meant a lot of time playing out with my friends... football, obviously. It wasn't always the nicest area, but it was better for it.”

“For me, growing up, my main role model was Rio Ferdinand when he was playing with England. He was a centre half. I liked his style of play, and he played with a lot of passion.”

“I think it's a natural progression: a lot of centre-backs start wide when they're young and move inside.”

“I'm not the nicest guy on stage.”

“The most talented people that I've met in this business are always the nicest.”

“I am how I am. I cannot explain it well, but I don't feel the nicest person, on the football pitch or in life, I'm just myself.”