I used to love jumping into the bushes in my back garden, thinking I was jumping into the crowd after I scored in front of the Holte End.
I actually don't mind a bit of football banter from opposing fans. In fact, I quite like getting hammered by supporters of other clubs. But it's when you get it from your own fans that it's not nice.
I prefer advanced midfield, like a No. 10, but you know me: I'll play anywhere for Villa.
It is a lifelong dream to even play for Villa, but to get to a European final tops it all off.
I have always wanted to play for Aston Villa, so I am not going to sit there and think, 'I could have been there,' or whatever. The grass isn't always greener.
It's such a crazy league, the Championship. People used to say that to me, and when you are in the Premier League, you don't really take notice. It's a good league; it's tough, and I like it. But the Premier League is where I want to be, with Villa.
I had my first trial at Villa at five.
I started doing well at Villa when I was six or seven.
Playing for Villa, especially in front of the Holte End, is unbelievable. I love walking out and just looking at the Holte End.
