My life here is perfect and I'm happy at Real Madrid so, of course, I want to stay as long as I can.

I've got friends in the different teams I've played for, but family is the most important thing to me. That will always be the case.

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 love football and I love winning, and when things aren't going right I get annoyed.

As soon as a free kick is given and it's anywhere near the box, I get excited. I don't really concentrate what side the keeper is on, because I always think that if I catch it as well as I can, then I can beat him whichever way he goes.

Paul Scholes was always unbelievably talented. Quiet. And dirty. When he got his tackle right, it was a great tackle. But when he got it wrong, he could kill someone. He was so talented and a player I feel honoured to have played with.

I'll never forget where I'm from, never forget my roots. It doesn't matter where I live. I'm English, simple as that.