Chelsea fullback Ashley Cole is proud of what he's achieved during his career.
As a young boy growing up in a tough area of London, he is a living example of how determination, allied to ability can provide a platform for success, with Arsenal, then Chelsea, even if the move between the two created even more controversy.
"I wouldn't have believed it if someone had told me when I was a 16-year-old coming through the Arsenal youth team," he told BBC Sport.
"When you are growing up, you want to win caps and play as many games as you can for your country. I have been lucky enough to play 97 times and, you never know, hopefully get to 100 in the final.
"It is what little kids' dreams are made of.
"If you put your mind to it you can do anything. It was hard for me growing up with my mum and brother but I always had my family behind me to do what I enjoy.
"I just loved football, being outside with my mates and getting really muddy, dirty and smelly.
"At 16, when you are in the youth team of any club, you watch the first team and you want to emulate that and be those players.
"I am so lucky to have had the career I have had and play with so many amazing players."