Most of us are in this more than just for playing soccer. We're in it for the bigger goal - to move it along for the next generation.

I don't know about the rest of the world, but I know in our region everyone is gunning to beat us. We have a new challenge.

Do I feel pressure being a young player with high expectations? Nah.

The second-highest honor is playing for your country, and the highest honor is wearing the armband for your country. It shows that the players have confidence in me, and that feels good.

The first goal is always important.

I miss driving to Goodison Park. I miss just the positive energy of the fans walking into the stadium and how much they care about that club and the team. And I miss the players a lot.

Everything balled up into one: Beat Mexico and qualify. There's no better scenario.