I think Rafael Benítez was an angry man. He must have been disturbed for some reason. I think you have got to cut through the venom of it and hopefully he'll reflect and understand what he said was absolutely ridiculous.

I think Paul Scholes is the best player in England. He's got the best skills, the best brain. No one can match him. There isn't a player of his mould anywhere in the world. Paul is irreplaceable.

In England, it's a rare thing to see a player smoking but, all in all, I prefer that to an alcoholic. The relationship with alcohol is a real problem in English football and, in the short term, it's much more harmful to a sportsman. It weakens the body, which becomes more susceptible to injury.

He could start a row in an empty house.

I'm no f****** talking to you. He's a f****** great player. Yous are f******* idiots.

It was our worst-ever day, the worst result in my history, ever. Even as a player I don't think I ever lost 6-1.

When an Italian tells me it's pasta on the plate, I check under the sauce to make sure.