Colville: Being with my family has kept me focused, thanks for everything football has brought to me

May 15th Chelsea defender Colville talked about his own growth path when talking to the club's official website.

Colville said: "Recalling my early memories of football, mostly playing football with my cousins ​​and friends at the local neighborhood stadium, I think most football players are the same now. Playing there with older boys helps build your mindset, which is an invaluable experience. Playing football was the thing I was most devoted to when I was a kid, and I loved playing every minute of football."

After passing the club's trial, Colville joined the Blues U9 echelon. But less than a year after moving to London, Colville moved back to Southampton with his family. He said: "This is because my family missed my relatives and friends in my hometown very much. I don't mind the hardships of training and travel, because I just want to play for Chelsea." In a FA Cup match in 2014, Colville stepped onto Wembley Stadium as a caddie. He recalled: "The atmosphere in the player passage is so igniting, and the players are there. I was nervous, but it was incredible to step on Wembley at such a young age. I still remember thinking that one day I must play football at Wembley, and now I have played there a few times, and my dreams come true. "

In October 2023, Colville played for England for the first time. He said: "When I received a call from England, I immediately called my dad, He was also excited. He said that both of our dreams came true. Actually, I didn’t really think about making my debut on behalf of England at that time, so it came so quickly, which was amazing and definitely one of my most proud moments. I still remember the little boy who wanted to play football at Wembley, and that feeling was very far away. "

In the summer of 2024, Colville moved back to his home in Southampton again, and he said: "When I was with my family, all the problems disappeared, I could be that pure myself, and living at home had a huge impact on me on and off the court. Don’t get me wrong, although I need to run around now, it’s all worth it, and I won’t complain at all, it’s the best decision I have ever made.

"I got along very well at home with my mom, dad and brother, and of course my dog ​​Stormz! It is so cute, I can play with it again, and after training, I am with my family and the dog is by your side, this is the happiest feeling. It means a lot to me, and the impact of settling down at home again has been reflected in my performance on the field.

"Football is everything to me because I know how much it helps my family. In that sense, I know everything I attribute to football. If it weren't for football, God knows what I would do, where my family would be, which is why I'm so happy to have this opportunity and I know how lucky I am."