Everyone's been so quick to say that I'm really thick or I haven't got a brain. People will think whatever they want to think.

Joining Real Madrid is a dream come true.

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.

I would never complain about the position I'm in or the attention I get. At the end of the day, I'm very lucky to have what I have and do what I do, but I don't see myself as any different from anyone else who works hard and is a dad and a husband.

I think the most important goal I scored in Spain was the first one because people were wary about me coming over to Spain as a player - they thought I was just there to sell shirts.

I don't think I'm really in a situation to complain, because I consider myself to be privileged to be doing what I do.

I've felt a little tired, but I'm only 24. I love playing football. That's my job and that's what I love doing.