It does not bother me that some say I'm dull and boring because the people that do know me will tell you a different story. It is very difficult to be open with people you don't know. There is nothing I can do about the fact that the real me does not get across and it is probably difficult to know the real me.

No money in the world can buy a white England shirt.

You have to go out onto the pitch feeling good about yourself. That can give you that extra 30 per cent.

If you take the money away, a lot of the footballers would still be playing football. So, the money has nothing to do with it.

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

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

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