To this day, one of my proudest achievements is captaining my country.

Soccer is a magical game.

I love scoring goals for England and playing for England. That's one of the reasons I didn't retire - I love playing for my country.

The secret to my success is practice!

I don't regret the decision to retire. My body was losing its edge. I was taking longer to recover from injuries. You have to get out at some point.

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.

I hope I become a better player day after day. This is one of my goals. I want to improve in every situation, but when you are playing along with top figures, it is a quality bonus and a bigger effort. Besides, the Spanish Liga also gives you the chance to progress and improve.