Nothing's black or white in our country - you're either brilliant or you're hopeless

I want to be around when Newcastle win a trophy because I want to see this place lift off. It will be one hell of a party for a long time.

I've got a great life that I really enjoy. But there is something chewing at me inside: that adrenaline rush from football, I miss that.

As a kid I always wanted to be a centre-forward. I wanted the buzz and thrill of scoring goals from an early age.

I like the tag of being the world's most expensive player. It's an honour and a privilege.

I still get butterflies when England are playing.

Newcastle fans never cease to amaze me. If there was a trophy for best supporters this lot would win it hands down every year.