I don't consider myself as the best player in the world. I'm not obsessed with individual titles. I'm much more interested in being part of a team which wins trophies.

There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time its been a compliment to me.

I will never reject an autograph, hug or photo. I was also a fan of football.

Why lie? I'm not going to be a hypocrite and say the opposite of what I think, like some others do.

I still remember when my teacher told me that football wouldn't give me anything to eat

What I do as an individual player is only important if it helps the team to win. That is the most important thing.

Sir Alex has a special place in my life. In fact, he was the main man. I was not famous, I was not a star. I arrived at Old Trafford as just another young talent. He was the one who told me to do all the right things. He gave me the opportunity to play in one of the biggest clubs in the world. So he is one of the most important people in the world for me. I worked with Sir Alex for a few years and I know he deserves ­everything that he has achieved in his career. He works so hard, he is clever, he has experience, he is a human guy.