There's room for boys' and girls' football in the world-that's what I believe.

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.

Is the Pope Catholic. No I'm serious. I really need to know.

[Meeting Mandela] was the highlight of my career; to meet such a great man and a strong man and such a passionate man about sport and life will always stay with me.

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.

I have come to accept that if I have a new haircut it is front page news. But having a picture of my foot on the front page of a national newspaper is a bit exceptional.

Being a dad is more important than football.