First is first. That's the way I was brought up. Second or third are nowhere.

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

I always dreamed about scoring at St. James' Park. I fancied my chances and the ball flew into the net. I was ecstatic.

I didn't watch cartoons, I was too busy playing football.

I don't know what I'd have become if I hadn't been a footballer; I wrote down 'dustbin man' on a careers questionnaire at school till my dad made me change it to 'joiner'.

I still get butterflies when England are playing.

You never get fed up scoring goals.