Some people don't know this but I was born and raised in Southampton, so I didn't grow up around Liverpool or its culture directly, but that never changed my connection to the club. Whenever I had the chance, I went to St Mary's to watch Liverpool play away from home. Although I've never been to Anfield – which is still a huge dream of mine – I'd love to go to a game just to hear _You'll Never Walk Alone_ in person. I know it would stay with me forever.
Growing up, my family couldn't always afford the newest kits, but I remember my mum going on eBay and finding me an iconic Carlsberg shirt. Even now when I play football, I still wear some of the old vintage Liverpool shirts I have. They remind me of those early memories and keep me connected to the club in some ways.
As a kid I played lots of sports and always had a competitive mindset. I think following the club has helped reinstate that into my mind as I've got older. Watching players like [**Steven Gerrard**](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/steven-gerrard) and [**Jamie Carragher**](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/jamie-carragher) growing up and seeing their hunger and leadership really stuck with me. Even when we weren't the best team, we always had heart, and that was something I respected deeply. That's a mentality I put into my musical journey and want to inspire others from my generation and the next generation in the process.
Right now, I feel excited about the future of the team. The squad seems to be growing together and I'm also enjoying watching some of the new players – especially Florian Wirtz, who has been very impressive.