I'm lucky and I appreciate that. I love every minute of every day.

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

Any change of my style, the way I've played for 10 years, will not be a drastic one. Yes, I've always given as good as I've got; as a forward you have to do that because, if you don't look after yourself, you might find yourself being thrown in a hole and buried.

One accusation you can't throw at me is that I've always done my best.

If people are going to write bad things about me because it makes news, I can brush it aside because I've had this for 10 years. I'm big enough and strong enough to cope with it. It's what comes with being Alan Shearer.

Football's not just about scoring goals - it's about winning.

Sometimes going in for a hard tackle generates a louder cheer than a great pass.