I have shaved my head. My flowing locks are now quite a bit shorter.

English football has just had a transfer window imposed for the first time, so it will be interesting to see how managers cope with the squads they have until it re-opens.

I am still feeling my calf strain, so I have been unable to train this week. I will again have to sit out the weekend action, but the lads are climbing ever higher to safety.

I played at the Sainte Maxime Beach Soccer Tournament, which was brilliant fun as usual.

It never ceases to amaze me the lengths that some people will go to to try and speak to me or meet me.

White Hart Lane was always a place where I felt I belonged.

I am feeling razor-sharp. Training sessions are really good. I feel that I am in peak condition. I know that I am ready for action.