I just feel that I finally have respect in a league where it is so tuff to earn respect.

I just wanted to make a name for myself in this league and show that I belong. Everything else has been extra.

On certain plays and situations I feel like I have the advantage. But sometimes I just have to not think about the size of the guy in front of me.

When we start practice again I will get a feel for what we are going to be doing this year.

I respect the Premier League.

It's a league where you've got to earn your stripes. And the emphasis is on earn , believe me.