In the sweep of its appeal, its ability to touch every corner of humanity, football is the only game that needed to be invented.

I think now Messi is probably done more than most players. But he is in the same class as Alfredo de Stefano, Johan Cruyff, Pelé. When he finishes and he retires, he will automatically become one of them. A player that people will talk about forever, while the game of football is as good and as popular as it is. He is a sensational player.

I love watching little Paul Scholes, he's so in control of what he's doing and is always so accurate and pinpoint with his passing - it's just beautiful to watch.

Im looking forward to the World Cup because I believe Wayne Rooney could be one of the major finds in world football.

Paul Scholes is my favourite player. He epitomises the spirit of Manchester United and everything that is good about football.

Tottenham have impressed me. They haven't thrown in the towel even though they have been under the gun.

I have no hesitation in putting a name to the embodiment of all that I think is best about football. It's Paul Scholes. In so many ways Scholes is my favourite.