As soon as I hit the ball, I know if it's in.

Being a dad is more important than football.

When you have kids you do grow up. I have just started realising it now-it changes the world, having children.

My private life is perfect. If your private life and your life outside football is good, then it is good on the field for you.

My priority is always the family and Victoria [Beckham] and I always ensure we are there for our children. We work hard but family comes first.

You know when you play in the big away games that the fans are going to be behind their team and will be booing you. As a professional you need to tune yourself out of that part of the game and concentrate on the job at hand.

Joining Real Madrid is a dream come true.