He does things I have never seen from any other player and it really is marvellous to watch. It takes a great player to grab the bull by the horns and make things happen, but he has done it repeatedly. He has been even better than people here thought he would be and that's saying something.

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

To me, being the best means proving it in different countries and championships.

It's not a problem. In four or five days I will be beautiful once again.

We've had some great players at this club in my 20 years, but he's up with the best.

He's six-foot two, brave as a lion, strong as an ox and quick as lightning. If he was good looking, you'd say he has everything.

I know that people have different ways to see me but I'm used to it.