There are ups and downs, but whatever happens, you have to trust and believe in yourself.

The most important thing is to never give up, never give in to circumstances, believe yourself, and to soldier on, no matter what's in your way.

There are so many great players who have played for Real Madrid.

I can make my football dreams come true with Tottenham, and that is why all my thoughts and also my future is with this club.

You need to believe. If you don't believe, you can never get anything.

My whole career, when I was in Croatia, people questioned me, saying I wouldn't make it, that I wasn't good enough because I wasn't big and strong.

My position at Tottenham was in the centre of midfield, and I have played there for Croatia, I feel I am best there.

What is the most important is never to give up, never to give in to circumstances, to trust yourself.

It was my dream come true when I signed for Real Madrid. I want to stay here for as many years as possible and, if it's possible, finish my career here.