Joseph Anang

"I was very happy because it’s my job to help the team out, and in a penalty shootout it was just my time to shine, and I think I did that."

"We’re really buzzing at the moment; 3 points clear at the top of the table, we’re all very excited. If we keep working hard, why can’t this carry on?"

"The coaches focus more on players playing in big leagues or against decent opponents."

"I didn’t go into it thinking I might get a chance. But I’m ready if the chance comes."

"The first one, two or three times is to get a feel and see how it goes after."

"I visit Ghana every time, and I am ever ready to honour any call-up from the Black Stars. I know the right time will come, and I believe in the technical team. They are doing a fantastic job."

"As footballers, you want to play against the big boys, so if that happens then we’re ready to go."

"It is normal back home that it is difficult, and people move abroad to get a better life."

"Being here was a big thing as it’s so different to back home. My family were in the middle but that’s because they moved abroad and were able to send money back home."

"I made some saves and saved a penalty, but I was just doing my job."

"I was a defender as a boy, but I was terrible and wasn’t fit enough!"

"It gives me more motivation, 100 per cent, because we have had similar journeys and come from similar backgrounds as well."