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.

Like any parent, I just want the best for my kids, whatever they decide to do. They will choose what path they want to follow, and we will always be there to encourage them.

Two of my boys are Manchester United fans; one is an Arsenal fan. Whenever there is a game I can take the boys to, I love taking them.

I'm not silly enough to think I'm going to change the whole culture ... but I do have a belief that soccer can go to a different level.

We're definitely going to get Brooklyn christened, but we don't know into which religion.

To have a successful team, you have to have great players of course - but you have to have good personalities and good people as well.

I've always been proud to represent my country, whether it be World Cups, European Championships or just friendly games, I've always been a proud person, I'm very patriotic.