Scott Carson admits his move from West Bromwich Albion to Turkish club Bursaspor has been a massive challenge.
The 26-year old, who is currently preparing for England's Euro2012 qualifier against Montenegro tomorrow night, admits that life is completely different where he is now as to what it was in his homeland but insists he is enjoying the change.
"I've played all my career in England so to go to another country was obviously a big challenge," he admitted.
"The everyday stuff you take for granted in England, you do see a lot of poverty in some parts and it makes you realise, especially having young kids myself, seeing young kids on the streets trying to get a couple quid, it's a bit of an eye-opener.
"It's a massive step, I've got a young family so it was a really tough decision. So far, it has gone okay for me, I think the hardest part of the move has now gone and we seem to have settled really well."