Kasper Schmeichel

“You come across very few people in your life that really impact you.”

“Obviously I always back myself in any situation.”

“It's good when a manager names his goalkeeper and backs him. That's the sort of thing you want. You want to know you've got that backing and you're not one mistake away from getting dropped.”

“When you go out on loan it's not the glitz and glamour, there's nowhere near the amount of money there is at the top level. People's livelihoods are on the line, mortgages and families. You are making decisions which can affect people.”

“The pressure of being a goalkeeper is one of those things that attracts a lot of people to the position, if you don't have that, if you don't enjoy that pressure, I don't think you're suited to playing goalkeeper. It's about being strong mentally, being able to see the difference between making honest mistake and silly mistakes.”

“I'd say I have a better view of the game than anybody that's why I have always thought that goalkeepers make the best captains.”

“It's a lonely position and those are the margins you play in as a goalkeeper - you simply cannot make mistakes because you will be punished.”

“There was a point in my life where I had enough of football.”

“Notts County were League Two and they had they great plans. Things were happening and I was like 'wow these guys are serious.' It was a mad season because we were flying private jets to game. It was all a farce and I had signed a five-year contract.”

“My dad was a fantastic keeper and I am extremely proud of his achievements.”

“I think the Nigel Pearson, on the outside in the media seat, is very, very different to the guy that we see on a daily basis. I've said many times that he's the best manager that I've ever played under and creates a great atmosphere and platform for his players to start to perform.”

“People see you for 90 minutes a week, they don't see the all the effort and time that goes into the weekend.”

“I was incredibly lucky when I grew up because coming down with Dad for training I saw the best players of their generation train every day.”

“Pressure does things to people.”

“Any day of the week you'd rather your team win rather than have personal achievements.”

“I did not play for Manchester City and I had no prospects to play, so there was no reason to stay.”

“Two years of uncertainty is tough for anyone and having everyone call your ability into question is bound to be tough.”

“I tend not to listen to pundits.”

“You can train all you want but when the pressure's on it's a tough situation and anyone who has the nerve to step up and take one has my utmost respect.”

“I'm happy to talk to anybody but do it in the right manner.”